What is another word for sklodowskite?
Pronunciation: [sklˈɒdə͡ʊskˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Sklodowskite is a rare mineral that was first discovered in 1964 at the type locality of the Zaburunovskoe deposit in the Middle Urals of Russia. This mineral is named to honor Marie Skłodowska-Curie, the renowned physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Sklodowskite is a yellow-green to brownish-yellow mineral that occurs in sulfide ore deposits. It is a secondary mineral that forms as a result of the weathering and alteration of primary sulfide minerals like pyrite and chalcopyrite. Although there are no perfect synonyms for sklodowskite, it is sometimes referred to as uranopilite or plumbouranospinite due to its chemical composition and association with uranium and lead minerals.
