Etymology

ramsbeckite

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

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The story

Named after its discovered location, Bastenberg Mine, Ramsbeck, Germany Ramsbeck + -ite

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