Etymology

rauchite

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Today it means: A triclinic yellowish-green mineral containing astatine, hydrogen, nickel, uranium, and oxygen. Full definition →

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Named after Luděk Rauch (1951-1983), Czech mineral collector Rauch + -ite

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