tirodite

noun

tir·​o·​dite

ˈtirəˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Mg, Mn)₈Si₈O₂₂(O, OH)₂ consisting of a basic silicate of magnesium and manganese of the amphibole group

Word History

Etymology

Tirodi, Central Provinces, India, its locality + English -ite

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