tauriscite

\\ˈtȯrəˌsīt\ noun (-s)

Etymology: German tauriszit, from Latin (Pagus) Tauriscorum Canton Uri, Switzerland, its locality + German -it -ite

: a mineral FeSO₄.7H₂O that is a hydrous ferrous sulfate sometimes considered isomorphous with epsomite

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tauriscite Min.

(ˈtɔːrɪsaɪt)

[ad. G. tauriszit (Volger 1855), from the Latin name of its locality, Pagus Tauriscorum (Canton Uri, Switzerland): see -ite¹.]

Native ferrous sulphate, like copperas, but occurring in acicular crystals.

Dana Min. 644. Chester Dict. Names Min. 266.