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bermanite

noun
ber·​man·​ite | \ˈbər-mə-ˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of bermanite 

: a mineral (Mn,Mg)5(Mn,Fe)8(PO4)8(OH)10.15H2O(?) consisting of a reddish brown basic hydrous phosphate of manganese, iron, and magnesium

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History and Etymology for bermanite

Harry Berman †1944 American mineralogist + English -ite

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