wagnerite

/ˈvæɡnəraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a phosphate of manganese, iron, and calcium, with a chemical formula CaFe(PO4)2·8H2O.

“The geologist discovered a new wagnerite deposit in the remote mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • calcium iron phosphate
  • manganese phosphate