tyuyamunite

 
Pronunciation: /ˌtjuːjəˈmuːnʌɪt/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a yellowish earthy mineral which is an ore of uranium. It consists of a hydrated vanadate of calcium and uranium.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Tyuya Muyun, the name of a Kyrgyz village, + -ite1