braunite

[ brou-nahyt ]
/ ˈbraʊ naɪt /

noun

an ore of manganese, 3Mn2O3⋅MnSiO3.

Origin of braunite

1830–40; named after A. E. Braun (1809–56), German official; see -ite1

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British Dictionary definitions for braunite

braunite
/ (ˈbraʊnaɪt) /

noun

a brown or black mineral that consists of manganese oxide and silicate and is a source of manganese. Formula: 3Mn 2 O 3 .MnSiO 3

Word Origin for braunite

C19: named after A. E. Braun (1809–56), German official in the treasury at Gotha