Etymology

dewindtite

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

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The story

From De Windt + -ite, named in memory of Dr. Jan De Windt (Jan de Windt).

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