roscherite

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roscher·ite | \ˈräshəˌrīt, ˈrōsh-\

plural -s

Definition of roscherite

: a mineral (Ca,Mn,Fe)₂Al(PO₄)₂(OH).2H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of aluminum, manganese, calcium, and iron and occurring in dark brown monoclinic crystals

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