yeatmanite

noun

yeat·​man·​ite

ˈyātməˌnīt

plural -s

: a rare mineral (Mn,Zn)₁₆Sb₂Si₄O₂₉ consisting of a pseudo-orthorhombic oxide and silicate of manganese, zinc, and antimony

Word History

Etymology

Pope Yeatman †1953 American mining engineer + English -ite

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