mcgovernite

Questions

How do you pronounce mcgovernite?

The recorded pronunciation is /məˈɡʌvɚˌnaɪt/.

What does mcgovernite mean?

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.

Where does mcgovernite come from?

From McGovern + -ite, in honor of James J. McGovern, American mine foreman.

How to pronounce mcgovernite

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