Etymology

descloizite

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Today it means: A rare orthorhombic mineral consisting of basic lead and zinc vanadate, isomorphous with olivenite. Full definition →

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The story

Alfred Des Cloizeaux (1817-1897), French mineralogist, + -ite.

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