robertsite

Meaning

Noun

A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.

Origin

Named in 1974 by Paul Brian Moore and Jun Ito in honour of Willard "Bill" Lincoln Roberts (1923-1987), professor of mineralogy and curator of the South Dakota School of Mines mineral museum.
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