swartzite

swartzite
\\-tˌsīt\ noun (-s)
Etymology: George K. Swartz died 1949 American geologist + English -ite
: a mineral CaMg(UO2)(CO3)3.12H2O consisting of a hydrous carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and uranium and occurring as clusters of tiny prismatic green crystals

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