bermanite
noun
ber·man·ite
\ˈbər-mə-ˌnīt\
Definition of bermanite
-s
: 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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Origin and Etymology of bermanite
Harry Berman †1944 American mineralogist + English -ite
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