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strengite

noun
streng·​ite | \ ˈstreŋˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of strengite

: a mineral FePO4.2H2O consisting of a hydrous iron phosphate, occurring mostly in pale red botryoidal masses, and being isomorphous with variscite (specific gravity 2.87)

History and Etymology for strengite

German strengit, from Johann A. Streng †1897 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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