amherstite

/æmˈhɛrstˌaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A manganese iron phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Mn2Fe(PO4)2·6H2O.

“The geologist discovered the amherstite in the newly excavated mine.”

Synonyms

  • manganese iron phosphate
  • manganiferous apophyllite

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate