arrojadite

noun

ar·​ro·​ja·​dite
ˌarəˈjäˌdīt
plural -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

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese arrojadita, from Miguel Arrojado Lisbôa 20th century Brazilian geologist + Portuguese -ita -ite

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“Arrojadite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrojadite. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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