orpheite

Questions

What does orpheite mean?

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Where does orpheite come from?

Named after Orpheus, the Thracian musician and poet, + -ite

How to pronounce orpheite

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