piedmontite
[ peed-mon-tahyt ]
/ ˈpid mɒnˌtaɪt /
noun
a mineral, similar to epidote but containing manganese: found in schists and manganese ores.
Words nearby piedmontite
pied-piping,
pied-à-terre,
piedfort,
piedmont,
piedmontese,
piedmontite,
piedra,
piedras negras,
piefort,
pieman,
piemonte
Example sentences from the Web for piedmontite
Amongst the latter, in Shikoku, there is an extremely interesting rock consisting largely of piedmontite.
British Dictionary definitions for piedmontite
piedmontite
piemontite
/ (ˈpiːdmɒnˌtaɪt, -mən-) /
noun
a dark red mineral occurring in metamorphic rocks: a complex hydrated silicate containing calcium, aluminium, iron, and manganese. Formula: Ca 2 (Al,Fe,Mn) 3 (SiO 4) 3 OH
Word Origin for piedmontite
C19: from
Piedmont in Italy