owenite

/ˈjuːnɪt/ or /ˈoʊnɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of manganese carbonate mineral; a secondary mineral formed from the alteration of other manganese minerals.

“The geologist analyzed the composition of the manganese ore, which included a significant amount of owenite.”

Synonyms

  • manganese carbonate
  • manganite