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ferberite

Pronunciation: /ˈfəːbərʌɪt/

Definition of ferberite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a black mineral consisting of ferrous tungstate, typically occurring as elongated prisms.

Origin:

early 19th century: named after Rudolph Ferber (1743–90), Swedish mineralogist, + -ite1

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