Etymology

zagamiite

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Today it means: A mineral of previously unknown structure containing aluminium, silicon, calcium, and oxygen. Full definition →

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Named after the meteorite in which it was found: Zagami Martian meteorite, Katsina State, Nigeria. Zagami + -ite

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