bianchite
noun
bi·an·chite
bē-ˈaŋ-ˌkīt
plural -s
: a rare mineral (Zn,Fe)SO4.6H2O consisting of hydrous sulfate of zinc and iron occurring as white crystalline crusts
Word History
Etymology
Italian, from Angelo Bianchi, born 1892 Italian mineralogist + Italian -ite