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Oliver Michael Boyer + -ite Named in 1979 by S.A. Williams in honor of Oliver Michael Boyer (15 November 1842, New Hope, Ohio, USA - 14 September 1918, Medford, Oklahoma, USA), prospector.
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Today it means: A triclinic mineral containing hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and tellurium. Full definition →