richterite
nounEtymology Named in 1865 by Johann Friedrich August Breithaupt in honour of Hieronymous Theodor Richter (1824-1898), professor of chemistry at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology and the co-discoverer of indium. Richter + -ite
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A basic silicate mineral of sodium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium belonging to the amphibole group
- Derived terms
- potassic-richterite, richteritic