ferrinatrite
/ˌfɛrɪˈneɪtrʌɪt/Mineralogy
noun
A rare mineral consisting of hydrated sodium iron (iii) sulphate, usually occurring as aggregates of greenish- or purplish-white fibrous crystals. Formerly called ferronatrite.
- Chemical formula: Na3Fe(SO4)3·3H2O. Crystal system: trigonal..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From ferri- + -natrite, after German Ferrinatrit.