brackebuschite

noun

brack·​e·​busch·​ite

ˈbrakəˌbu̇ˌshīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₄MnFe(VO₄)₄.2H₂O consisting of a hydrous vanadate of lead, iron, and manganese

Word History

Etymology

German brackebuschit, from Ludwig Brackebusch †1906 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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