tephroite

noun

teph·​ro·​ite

ˈtefrōˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mn₂SiO₄ that consists of Manganese silicate and is isomorphous with olivine

Word History

Etymology

German tephroit, from Greek tephros ash gray + German -it -ite

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