pharmacolite

pharmacolite
/fahr mak"euh luyt', fahr"meuh keuh-/, n.
hydrous calcium arsenate, 2CaO·As2O5·5H2O, formed by natural alteration of mineral deposits containing arsenopyrite and arsenical ores of cobalt and silver.
[1795-1805; PHARMACO- + -LITE; modeled on G Pharmakolith]

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