richetite

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noun

A triclinic black mineral containing hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and uranium.

Scrabble 14

Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA triclinic black mineral containing hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and uranium.

Origin

Named after Emile Richet (1884-1938), Chief Geologist at Union Miniere du Haut-Katanga Richet + -ite

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Chicago

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