raadeite

English edit

Etymology edit

Raade +‎ -ite; named after Dr. Gunnar Raade (1944-), in recognition of his contribution to the mineralogy of magnesium phosphates.

Noun edit

raadeite (uncountable)

(mineralogy) A colorless mineral, heptamagnesium diphosphate octahydroxy: Mg₇(PO₄)₂(OH)₈.

References edit

David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Raadeite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.

Anagrams edit

aeriated, eradiate

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