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overite

noun
over·​ite | \ ˈōvəˌrīt\
plural -s

Definition of overite

: a mineral Ca3Al8(PO4)8(OH)6.15H2O consisting of hydrous basic phosphate of aluminum and calcium

History and Etymology for overite

Edwin Over, born 1903 American mineral collector + English -ite

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