# laitakarite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral galena white mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.

## Etymology
From Finnish laitakariitti, from the name of Aarne Laitakari (1890-1975), Finnish geologist. Compare -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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