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tsumebite

noun
tsu·​meb·​ite | \ ˈ(t)süməˌbÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of tsumebite

: a mineral Pb2Cu(PO4)(OH)3.3H2O consisting of a hydrous basic lead copper phosphate and occurring in small emerald-green monoclinic crystals (hardness 3.5, specific gravity 6.1)

History and Etymology for tsumebite

Tsumeb, region in southwestern Africa + English -ite

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