coquimbite
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coquimbite
(kɒˈkɪmbaɪt)n
(Minerals) mineralogy hydrated ferric sulphate found in certain rocks and in volcanic fumaroles
[C19: from Coquimbo, Chilean province where it was originally found, + -ite1]
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