Etymology

uchucchacuaite

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Today it means: A mineral with the chemical formula (AgMnPb₃Sb₅S₁₂), often found in hydrothermal deposits. Full definition →

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Named after the discovery locality, Uchuc-Chacua deposit, Catajambo, Peru. Uchuc-Chacua + -ite

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