bischofite

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What does bischofite mean?

An evaporite, consisting of magnesium chloride with the chemical formula MgCl₂·6H₂O, found with potash deposits in Saxony.

Where does bischofite come from?

Etymology tree English Bischof Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English bischofite From Bischof + -ite.

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