manasseite

noun

ma·​nas·​se·​ite

məˈnasēˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg₆Al₂(OH)₁₆(CO₃).4H₂O that is a basic hydrous carbonate of magnesium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

Ernesto Manasse †1922 Italian mineralogist + English -ite

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