Etymology

russellite

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Today it means: An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing bismuth, oxygen, and tungsten. Full definition →

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russellite · noun1

Named after British mineral collector Sir Arthur Edward Ian Montague Russell (1878–1964), who held the mineral in his collection before it was donated for analysis, + -ite.

Russellite · noun2

From Russell + -ite.

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