troegerite

/troʊˈɡɛəraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare manganese silicate mineral with chemical formula Mn6SiO6(OH)4.

“The geologist discovered a sample of troegerite while studying the mineral deposits in the remote region.”

2. proper noun

A town in the Schleswig-Holstein region of Germany.

“After visiting Hamburg, we headed to the nearby town of Troegerite for some local cuisine.”

Synonyms

  • manganese silicate
  • rare mineral

Antonyms

  • abundant resource
  • common mineral