brandtite

noun

brandt·​ite

ˈbrant‧ˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂Mn(AsO₄)₂.2H₂O consisting of a hydrous arsenate of calcium and manganese

Word History

Etymology

Swedish or German brandtit, from Georg Brandt †1768 Swedish chemist + Swedish or German -it -ite

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