hedleyite

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noun

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing bismuth and tellurium.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing bismuth and tellurium.

Origin

From Hedley + -ite after an unincorporated community in British Columbia, Canada.

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Chicago

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