serandite

noun

ser·​and·​ite

ˈserənˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of hydrous silicate of manganese, lime, soda, and potash and occurring in rose-red monoclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

French sérandite, from J. M. Sérand, 20th century West African mineral collector + French -ite

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