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arrojadite

noun
ar·​ro·​ja·​dite | \ ˌarəˈjäˌdīt\
plural -s

Definition of arrojadite

: a mineral Na2(Fe, Mn)5(PO4)4 consisting of a phosphate of sodium, iron, and manganese occurring in Brazil as dark green monoclinic masses

History and Etymology for arrojadite

Portuguese arrojadita, from Miguel Arrojado Lisbôa 20th century Brazilian geologist + Portuguese -ita -ite

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