autunite
nounEtymology From Autun + -ite, after Autun, France, near which it was discovered in 1852.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A yellow mineral with tetragonal crystals, Ca(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·10-12H₂O.
- Derived terms
- autunitic, meta-autunite, natroautunite