messelite

noun

messelite

noun

Etymology Named for type locality Messel (Germany) + -ite.

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.

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