Definition of RHODOCHROSITE

rhodochrosite

Plural: rhodochrosites

Noun

  • a mineral consisting of manganese carbonate; a source of manganese
  • A crystalline mineral composed mainly of manganese carbonate MnCO₃.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ῥοδόχρως (rhodókhrōs, “having rosy colour”), from ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”) + χρώς (khrṓs, “colour”).

Synonyms

dialogite, red manganese

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