# richterite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A basic silicate mineral of sodium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium belonging to the amphibole group

## Etymology
Named in 1865 by Johann Friedrich August Breithaupt in honour of Hieronymous Theodor Richter (1824-1898), professor of chemistry at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology and the co-discoverer of indium.
Richter + -ite

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