"spheniscidite" meaning in English

See spheniscidite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Sphenisciformes (“the taxonomic order comprising the penguins”) + -ite, after its discovery in the penguin nesting grounds on Elephant Island. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|-ite}} -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} spheniscidite
  1. (mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic brown mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and potassium. Categories (topical): Minerals

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