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Definition of Newberyite
1. Noun. (minerology) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and phosphorus. ¹
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Medical Definition of Newberyite
1. MgHPO4-3H2O;the trihydrate of magnesium hydrogen phosphate; found in some renal calculi. Compare: bobierrite, struvite. Origin: J. Cosmo Newberry, Australian mineralogist, + -ite 4. (05 Mar 2000)