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Definition of mooreite in US English:

mooreite

noun

Mineralogy

  • A hydrated basic sulphate of magnesium, manganese, and zinc, (Mg,Mn,Zn)₁₅(SO₄)₂(OH)₂₆·8H₂O, crystallizing in the monoclinic system and occurring as colourless tabular crystals.

Origin

1920s. From the name of Gideon Moore, U.S. chemist + -ite.