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northupite

noun
nor·​thup·​ite | \ ˈnȯ(r)thəˌpÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of northupite

: a mineral Na3MgCl(CO3)2 composed of a magnesium sodium carbonate with chloride and occurring in colorless octahedral crystals

History and Etymology for northupite

C. H. Northup, 19th century American mineral collector who first obtained it + English -ite

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