Chenevixite

/ˌtʃɛnəˈvɪksaɪt/ noun

A rare mineral, a hydrated iron sulfate (Fe2(SO4)3·4H2O), found in oxidized ore deposits and named after the mineralogist Richard Chenevix.

Named after Richard Chenevix (1781-1843), Irish mineralogist and chemist, + -ite (mineral suffix). Follows the convention of naming minerals after scientists.

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