braunite

noun

braun·​ite
ˈbrau̇ˌnīt
plural -s
: a brittle brownish black or steel-gray mineral that consists of manganese silicate and occurs massive and as tetragonal crystals (hardness 6–6.5, specific gravity 4.75–4.82)

Word History

Etymology

Councilor Braun, 19th century German treasury official + English -ite

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“Braunite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braunite. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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