hausmannite

noun

haus·​mann·​ite

ˈhau̇sməˌnīt

plural -s

: an opaque mineral Mn₃O₄ consisting of manganese tetroxide found commonly in brownish black tetragonal crystals

Word History

Etymology

J. F. L. Hausmann †1859 German mineralogist + English -ite

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