manandonite

noun

ma·​nan·​do·​nite

məˈnandəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Li₄Al₁₄B₄Si₆O₂₉(OH)₂₄(?) that is a basic borosilicate of lithium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

Manandona river, Madagascar + English -ite

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