arrojadite
noun
ar·ro·ja·dite
\ˌarəˈjäˌdīt\
Definition of arrojadite
-s
: a mineral Na2(Fe, Mn)5(PO4)4 consisting of a phosphate of sodium, iron, and manganese occurring in Brazil as dark green monoclinic masses
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Origin and Etymology of arrojadite
Portuguese arrojadita, from Miguel Arrojado Lisbôa 20th century Brazilian geologist + Portuguese -ita -ite
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