Logo
dictionary thesaurus

spangolite

noun
spango·​lite | \ ˈspaŋ(g)əˌlīt\
plural -s

Definition of spangolite

: a mineral Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl.3H2O consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate and chloride of aluminum and copper in dark-green hexagonal crystals

History and Etymology for spangolite

Norman Spang, 19th century American mineralogist + English -o- + -lite

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

convivial

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!