# mascagnite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a native sulfate of ammonia, found in volcanic districts.

## Etymology
From Mascagni + -ite, named after the discoverer.

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