"robertsite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named in 1974 by Paul Brian Moore and Jun Ito in honour of Willard "Bill" Lincoln Roberts (1923-1987), professor of mineralogy and curator of the South Dakota School of Mines mineral museum. Roberts + -ite Etymology templates: {{affix|en|-ite}} -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} robertsite
  1. (mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus. Categories (topical): Minerals

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