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lanarkite

The English word “lanarkite” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A mineral form of lead sulfate with the chemical formula Pb₂(SO₄)O, an oxidation product of galena, whose acicular monoclinic prismatic crystals are white or light green.

Etymology

From Lanarkshire (“the place where it was discovered”) + -ite.

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