clintonite Min.
(ˈklɪntənaɪt)
[Named, 1828, after De Witt Clinton: see -ite.]
A variety (or a synonym) of seybertite.
| 1831 Amer. Jrnl. Sc. XIX. 159 Dr. Torrey presented bronzite (Clintonite) from Orange Co. 1843 L. C. Beck Min. N.Y. 362 The name clintonite was given it by the discoverers in honor of De Witt Clinton. 1868 in Dana Min. |