mimetite

noun

mimetite

noun

Etymology Ancient Greek Μιμητής (Mimētḗs), "imitator", from its similarity to pyromorphite.

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite.

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