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holdenite

noun
hol·​den·​ite | \ ˈhōldəˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of holdenite

: a mineral (Mn,Ca)4(Zn,Mg,Fe)2(AsO4)(OH)5O2 consisting of a basic manganese zinc arsenate with minor calcium, magnesium, and iron and occurring as red orthorhombic crystals at Franklin, New Jersey

History and Etymology for holdenite

Albert F. Holden †1913 American mining engineer + English -ite

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