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roscherite

noun
roscher·​ite | \ ˈräshəˌrīt, ˈrōsh-\
plural -s

Definition of roscherite

: a mineral (Ca,Mn,Fe)2Al(PO4)2(OH).2H2O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of aluminum, manganese, calcium, and iron and occurring in dark brown monoclinic crystals

First Known Use of roscherite

1915, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for roscherite

German roscherit, from Walter Roscher, 20th century German mineral collector) + German -it -ite

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