parabariomicrolite

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What does parabariomicrolite mean?

A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing barium, hydrogen, oxygen, and tantalum.

Where does parabariomicrolite come from?

From Ancient Greek παρά (pará, “near”) + bariomicrolite, for being close in composition to that mineral. This name was discredited in 2016 in favor of hydrokenomicrolite-3R.

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