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E E Zakharov (1902-1980), geologist, and -ite.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
zakharovite
Today it means: A silicate mineral of sodium and manganese, yellow in colour with a pearly lustre. Full definition →
Today it means: A silicate mineral of sodium and manganese, yellow in colour with a pearly lustre. Full definition →
E E Zakharov (1902-1980), geologist, and -ite.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.