RHODONITE

rhodonite

(noun) a pink or red mineral consisting of crystalline manganese silicate; used as an ornamental stone

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rhodonite (countable and uncountable, plural rhodonites)

(mineral) A manganese inosilicate mineral with some substitution by iron and magnesium, of composition (Mn2+,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3.

Source: Wiktionary


Rho"don*ite, n. Etym: [Gr. "ro`don the rose. ] (Min.)

Definition: Manganese spar, or silicate of manganese, a mineral occuring crystallised and in rose-red masses. It is often used as an ornamental stone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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