leuchtenbergite

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English

Etymology

From German Leuchtenbergit, equal to Leuchtenberg +‎ -ite. Named after Maximilian de Beauharnais, 3rd Duke of Leuchtenberg (1817–1852).

Noun

leuchtenbergite (countable and uncountable, plural leuchtenbergites)

  1. (mineralogy) A variety of clinochlore that contains little or no iron.