How Do You Spell COQUIMBITE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒkwɪmbˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "Coquimbite" is spelled as /ˈkɒkwɪmbaɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced as "kawk" with a short "a" sound, followed by "im" as in "impressive." The "b" is pronounced after "m" as "bait." The final syllable is pronounced as "ite" with a long "i" sound. The phonetic transcription helps to understand the correct way of spelling this mineral's name. Coquimbite is a sulfide mineral that typically occurs as rusty orange to reddish-brown crusts or coatings.

Common Misspellings for COQUIMBITE

• xoquimbite
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• doquimbite
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• co1uimbite
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Etymology of COQUIMBITE

The word "coquimbite" is derived from the place name Coquimbo, a city located in the central region of Chile. Coquimbo is known for its rich mineral deposits, including a type of iron sulfate mineral that was discovered and named after the region – coquimbite. The term "coquimbite" was first used in scientific literature by the Italian mineralogist Domenico Lovisato in 1891.

Plural form of COQUIMBITE is COQUIMBITES