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manasseite

noun
ma·​nas·​se·​ite | \ məˈnasēˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of manasseite

: a mineral Mg6Al2(OH)16(CO3).4H2O that is a basic hydrous carbonate of magnesium and aluminum

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History and Etymology for manasseite

Ernesto Manasse †1922 Italian mineralogist + English -ite

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