gageite
noun
gage·ite
\ˈgāˌjīt\
Definition of gageite
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: a mineral (Mn,Mg,Zn)8Si3O14.2(or 3?)H2O consisting of a hydrous silicate of manganese, magnesium, and zinc
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Origin and Etymology of gageite
R. B. Gage, 20th century American collector of specimens in New Jersey + English -ite
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