phanerite

/ˈfeɪnəraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a manganese carbonate, MnCO3, occurring in a crystalline form.

“The geologist discovered a phanerite sample in the remote region.”

Synonyms

  • manganese carbonate
  • rhodochrosite

Antonyms

  • concealed substance
  • opaque mineral