alforsite

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noun

A hexagonal phosphate mineral of the apatite group, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and oxygen.

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Meanings

nounalforsite (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA hexagonal phosphate mineral of the apatite group, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and oxygen.

Origin

John T. Alfors (1930-2005) of the California Geological Survey + -ite.

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APA

alforsite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alforsite

MLA

“alforsite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alforsite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alforsite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alforsite.

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