bustamite

noun

bu·​sta·​mite

ˈbüstəˌmīt

plural -s

: a mineral CaMnSi₂O₆ consisting of a calcium manganese pyroxene

Word History

Etymology

Anastasio Bustamente †1853 Mexican general + English -ite

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