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kentrolite

noun
ken·tro·lite | \ˈken‧trəˌlīt\
plural -s

Definition of kentrolite 

: a dark reddish brown mineral Pb2Mn2Si2O9 consisting of a lead manganese silicate

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History and Etymology for kentrolite

German kentrolith, from Greek kentron sharp point + German -lith -lite

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