Zippeite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zippeite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A hydrous potassium uranium sulfate mineral with chemical formula K₄(UO₂)₆(SO₄)₃(OH)₁₀·4(H₂O), forming yellow to reddish-brown monoclinic-prismatic crystals with perfect cleavage and formerly used in the manufacture of paint.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A hydrous potassium uranium sulfate mineral with chemical formula K₄(UO₂)₆(SO₄)₃(OH)₁₀·4(H₂O), forming yellow to reddish-brown monoclinic-prismatic crystals with perfect cleavage and formerly used in the manufacture of paint.
Word Forms
- zippeites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include piipite, piypite, autunite, zincite, zinkenite, weeksite.
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