simpsonite

noun
simp·​son·​ite | \ ˈsim(p)sᵊnˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of simpsonite

: a mineral AlTaO4 consisting of an oxide of aluminum and tantalum in short hexagonal crystals

History and Etymology for simpsonite

Edward S. Simpson †1939 Australian mineralogist + English -ite

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