childrenite

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English

Etymology

From Children +‎ -ite after John George Children (1777-1852), its discoverer.

Noun

childrenite (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) A rare hydrated phosphate mineral with the chemical formula (Fe,Mn)AlPO4(OH)2•H2O, brown or yellow in colour with a vitreous lustre.

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Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Childrenite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • childrenite”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.