Etymology

meyerhofferite

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Today it means: A hydrated borate mineral with the chemical formula Ca₂B₆O₆(OH)₁₀ · ₂(H₂O). Full definition →

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The story

Wilhelm Meyerhoffer (1864-1906), German chemist, + -ite.

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