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lopezite

noun
lo·​pez·​ite | \ ˈlōpəˌzīt\
plural -s

Definition of lopezite

: a mineral K2Cr2O7 consisting of a dichromate of potassium and found in the nitrate deposits of Chile

History and Etymology for lopezite

Emiliano López, 20th century Chilean mineral collector + English -ite

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