AUTUNITE

Etymology

Noun

autunite (countable and uncountable, plural autunites)

(mineral) A yellow mineral with tetragonal crystals, Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2·10-12H2O.

Source: Wiktionary


Au"tun*ite, n. [From Autun, France, its locality.] (Min.)

Definition: A lemon-yellow phosphate of uranium and calcium occurring in tabular crystals with basal cleavage, and in micalike scales. H., 2- 2.5. Sp. gr., 3.05-3.19.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THOUGHTLESS

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