Etymology

spangolite

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Today it means: A dark green, basic aluminosilicate mineral of copper with the chemical formula Cu₆Al(SO₄)(OH)₁₂Cl · 3H₂O. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Norman Spang of Pittsburg, + -ite.

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