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akrochordite

noun
ak·​ro·​chor·​dite | \ ˌa-krō-ˈkȯr-ˌdīt\
plural -s

Definition of akrochordite

: a mineral MgMn4(AsO4)2(OH)4·4H2O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic manganese magnesium arsenate occurring in reddish brown rounded aggregates (hardness 3, specific gravity 3.2)

First Known Use of akrochordite

1922, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for akrochordite

Greek akrochordōn wart + English -ite

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