phurcalite

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noun

An orthorhombic-dipyramidal yellow mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and uranium.

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Meanings

nounphurcalite (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn orthorhombic-dipyramidal yellow mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and uranium.

Origin

For its composition of phosphorus, uranium and calcium, + -ite.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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