ZARATITE

Etymology

Spanish zaratita, from SeƱor Zarate, 19th century Spaniard + Spanish -ita -ite

Noun

zaratite (plural zaratites)

(mineral) a hydrous basic nickel carbonate occurring in emerald-green incrustations or compact masses

Source: Wiktionary


Zar"a*tite, n. (Min.) Etym: [Named after Gen. Zarata of Spain.]

Definition: A hydrous carbonate of nickel occurring as an emerald-green incrustation on chromite; -- called also emerald nickel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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