aurorite

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noun

A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and silver.

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and silver.

Origin

Named after the North Aurora mine in Nevada, where it was discovered. From Aurora + -ite.

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APA

aurorite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aurorite

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“aurorite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aurorite. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aurorite,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aurorite.

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