Etymology

linarite

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Today it means: A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and sulfur. Full definition →

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The story

From Linares + -ite, named after Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, the place it was discovered.

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