annabergite
[an′ə bʉrg′īt′]
noun
the light-green variety of erythrite, (Ni, Co)(AsO)·8HO, in which nickel replaces the cobalt; hydrous cobalt-nickel arsenate
Origin of annabergite
after Annaberg, town in Germany + -iteannabergite
Noun
(uncountable)
- (mineralogy) A mineral consisting of a hydrous nickel arsenate, chemical formula Ni3(AsO4)2·8H2O, with an apple-green colour.
Origin
Annaberg-Buchholz in Germany, where it can be found, and -ite.
