Etymology

bultfonteinite

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Today it means: A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon. Full definition →

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The story

Afrikaans Bultfontein + -ite, after the South African mine where it was found.

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