Etymology

mooihoekite

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Today it means: A tetragonal-scalenohedral mineral with the chemical formula Cu₉Fe₉S₁₆ containing copper, iron, and sulfur. Full definition →

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The story

From Mooihoek Farm (where the mineral was discovered) + -ite.

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