Etymology

flagstaffite

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Today it means: An orthorhombic-pyramidal yellowish white mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Full definition →

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The story

From Flagstaff + -ite, named after Flagstaff, Arizona, a city near the locality of discovery.

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