Etymology

bracewellite

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Today it means: An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chromium, hydrogen, and oxygen. Full definition →

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The story

Named after director of British Guyana Geological Survey and professor at the University of the West Indies Smith Bracewell, + -ite.

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