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roselite

noun
ro·​se·​lite | \ ˈrōzəˌlīt\
plural -s

Definition of roselite

: a mineral (CaCoMg)3(AsO4)2.2H2O consisting of a rose-red arsenate of calcium, cobalt, and manganese in small triclinic crystals

First Known Use of roselite

1824, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for roselite

Gustav Rose †1873 German mineralogist + English -lite

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