orickite

English

Etymology

From Orick +‎ -ite, after the census-designated place in California where this mineral was discovered.

Noun

orickite

1. (mineralogy) A hexagonal brass yellow mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.

References

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