kentrolite
noun
ken·tro·lite
\ˈken‧trəˌlīt\
Definition of kentrolite
-s
: a dark reddish brown mineral Pb2Mn2Si2O9 consisting of a lead manganese silicate
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Origin and Etymology of kentrolite
German kentrolith, from Greek kentron sharp point + German -lith -lite
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