holdenite

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What does holdenite mean?

An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.

Where does holdenite come from?

From Holden + -ite after Albert Fairchild Holden (1866-1913), a mining engineer from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

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