Etymology

rappoldite

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Today it means: A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, hydrogen, lead, nickel, oxygen, and zinc. Full definition →

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The story

Named after its discovery locality: Rappold Mine, Neustädtel, Saxony, Germany Rappold + -ite

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