hureaulite

noun

hu·​reau·​lite

ˈhyu̇(ˌ)rōˌlīt,

hyəˈr-

plural -s

: a mineral H₂Mn₅(PO₄)₄.4H₂O consisting of a hydrous manganese phosphate having a yellowish, orange-red, rose, or grayish color, and occurring in prismatic monoclinic crystals or massive

Word History

Etymology

French, from Hureaux, north of Limoges, France + French -lite

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