lansfordite

English

Etymology

From Lansford +‎ -ite, after the place in Pennsylvania where it was discovered.

Noun

lansfordite (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) A soft monoclinic hydrated magnesium carbonate mineral.

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Lansfordite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “lansfordite”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.
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