molybdophyllite

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English

Etymology

For its composition, Ancient Greek μόλυβδος (mólubdos, lead) and crystal habit φύλλον (phúllon, leaf), +‎ -ite. Note that the prefix molybdo- +‎ here does NOT denote molybdenum; the element is named after the same Greek root.

Noun

molybdophyllite

  1. (mineralogy) A hexagonal-trapezohedral mineral containing hydrogen, lead, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.

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