MIMETITE

Etymology

Noun

mimetite (countable and uncountable, plural mimetites)

(mineral) An arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite.

Source: Wiktionary


Mim"e*tite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A mineral occurring in pale yellow or brownish hexagonal crystals. It is an arseniate of lead.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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