connellite

See also: Connellite

English

Etymology

Connell + -ite, as it was first examined chemically by Prof Arthur Connell FRSE in 1847.

Noun

connellite (countable and uncountable, plural connellites)

  1. (mineralogy) A rare hexagonal hydrous copper chlorosulfate mineral with the chemical formula Cu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 · 3H2O.

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Connellite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • connellite”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.
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