braunite

/ˈbrɔːnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A manganese iron phosphate mineral, Mn6(Fe,Mn)2(PO4)2O2, often found in iron and manganese deposits.

“The geologist carefully analyzed the braunite crystals she discovered in the mine.”

Synonyms

  • iron manganese phosphate
  • manganese iron phosphate