adamsite

/ˈædəmzaɪt/
noun
  1. A green or yellow mineral consisting of a zinc arsenate hydroxide, often found in oxidized zinc deposits.
    • Collectors prize adamsite for its bright color and crystal formations.
    • Geologists discovered a new vein of adamsite in the old mine.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful specimen of green adamsite from Mexico.
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