Etymology

lavinskyite

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Today it means: A phosphate mineral with the chemical formula K(Li,Cu,Mg,Na)₂Cu₆(Si₄O₁₁)₂(OH)₄. Full definition →

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The story

From Lavinsky + -ite, named after mineral photographer Robert Lavinsky.

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