roweite

noun

rowe·​ite

ˈrōˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Mn,Mg,Zn)Ca(BO₂)₂(OH)₂, consisting of a basic borate of calcium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc

Word History

Etymology

George Rowe 20th century American mineralogist

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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