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nigerite

noun
ni·​ger·​ite | \ ˈnÄ«jəˌrÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of nigerite

: a mineral (Zn,Fe,Mg)(Sn,Zn)2(Al,Fe)12O22(OH)2 consisting of an oxide and hydroxide of aluminum, iron, tin, zinc, and magnesium

History and Etymology for nigerite

Nigeria, its locality + English -ite

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