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richellite

noun
ri·​chell·​ite | \ rə̇ˈsheˌlīt\
plural -s

Definition of richellite

: a mineral Ca3Fe10(PO4)8(OH,F)12.nH2O(?) consisting of a basic hydrous fluophosphate of iron and calcium in yellow masses

History and Etymology for richellite

French richellite, from Richelle, near Visé, Liége province, Belgium + French -ite

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