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sphaerite Min.|ˈsfɪəraɪt| [ad. G. sphärit (V. von Zepharovich 1867, in Sitzungsber. der K. Akad. der Wissensch. (Math.-Nat. Classe) LVI. 24), f. sphärisch spherical: see -ite1.] A hydrous aluminium phosphate now identified with variscite.
1886J. D. Dana Syst. Mineral. (ed. 5) 587 Sphærite... In globular concretions with a drusy faceted surface, without a distinct fibrous or concentric structure. 1921Bull. U.S. Geol. Survey No. 679. 135 Sphaerite... Spherical masses of white fibers. 1950Amer. Mineralogist XXXV. 1059 It appears that sphaerite is wholly identical with variscite. |