Min. [Named by W. J. Taylor, 1858, after Dr. J. L. Le Conte, its discoverer: see -ITE.] Hydrous sulphate of sodium and ammonium, found in colorless prismatic crystals.
1858. W. J. Taylor, in Amer. Jrnl. Sci., Ser. II. XXVI. 273. Lecontite occurs in crystals varying greatly in size.
1868. Dana, Min. (ed. 5), 635. Lecontite … crystals often have a coating of organic matter.
