romeite

noun ro·me·ite \ ˈrōmēˌīt \

Definition of romeite

plural -s

: a mineral (Ca,Fe,Mn,Na)₂(Sb,Ti)₂O₆(O,OH,F) consisting of a hyacinth or honey yellow oxide of calcium, iron, manganese, sodium, antimony, and titanium related to bindheimite and occurring in minute octahedrons

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Origin and Etymology of romeite

modification (influenced by -ite) of French roméine, from Jean B. L. Romé de Lisle + French -ine

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First Known Use: 1849

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