melanostibian

noun

mel·​a·​no·​stib·​i·​an

ˌmelənōˈstibēən

plural -s

: a black mineral approximately (Mn,Fe)₆Sb₂O₉ that is an oxide of iron, manganese, and antimony

Word History

Etymology

German, from melan- + stibium + -an

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