fichtelite

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What does fichtelite mean?

A rare white monoclinic organic mineral, 7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-dodecahydro-1H-phenanthrene, found in fossilized wood from Bavaria.

Where does fichtelite come from?

Named for type locality Fichtelgebirge (contracted) (in Germany)) + -ite.

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