alforsite

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Etymology

John T. Alfors (1930-2005) of the California Geological Survey +‎ -ite.

Noun

alforsite (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) A hexagonal phosphate mineral of the apatite group, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and oxygen.

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