molybdophyllite

Meaning

Noun

A hexagonal-trapezohedral mineral containing hydrogen, lead, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.

Origin

For its composition, Ancient Greek μόλυβδος and crystal habit φύλλον, -ite. Note that the prefix here does NOT denote molybdenum; the element is named after the same Greek root.

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