annabergite

anna·berg·ite

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 + -ite

annabergite

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.

Also Mentioned In

cabrerite

Words near annabergite in the dictionary

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