rucklidgeite

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noun

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral silver white mineral containing bismuth, lead, and tellurium.

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral silver white mineral containing bismuth, lead, and tellurium.

Origin

Named after English geologist and professor John Christopher Rucklidge, who first discovered the mineral. By surface analysis, Rucklidge + -ite.

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APA

rucklidgeite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rucklidgeite

MLA

“rucklidgeite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rucklidgeite. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rucklidgeite,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rucklidgeite.

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