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rinneite

noun
rin·​ne·​ite | \ ˈrinēˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of rinneite

: a mineral NaK3FeCl6 consisting of a chloride of iron, potassium, and sodium and occurring in colorless, pink, violet, or yellow granular masses (hardness 3, specific gravity 2.3)

History and Etymology for rinneite

German rinneit, from W. B. Rinne †1933 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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