laitakarite

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What does laitakarite mean?

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral galena white mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.

Where does laitakarite come from?

From Finnish laitakariitti, from the name of Aarne Laitakari (1890-1975), Finnish geologist. Compare -ite.

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