phoenicochroite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φοινίκεος (phoiníkeos, “crimson”) +‎ Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs, “color”) +‎ -ite.

Noun

phoenicochroite (plural phoenicochroites)

  1. (mineralogy) A form of lead chromate with striking orange-red crystals.

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