tlalocite
English
Etymology
From Tlaloc, Mexica god of rain, + -ite, due to its high water content.
Noun
tlalocite
- (mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing chlorine, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.
References
- “Tlalocite” in David Barthelmy, Webmineral Mineralogy Database, 1997–.