reevesite
/ˈriːvzʌɪt/Mineralogy
noun
A rare carbonate mineral related to hydrotalcite, occurring as fine yellow to greenish aggregates or microscopic hexagonal plates.
- Reevesite is a hydrated carbonate and hydroxide of nickel and iron, Ni6Fe2CO3(OH)16·4H2O. Crystal system: trigonal..
Origin
1960s. From the name of Frank Reeves, U.S. geologist + -ite.