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tephroite

noun
teph·​ro·​ite | \ ˈtefrōˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of tephroite

: a mineral Mn2SiO4 that consists of Manganese silicate and is isomorphous with olivine

History and Etymology for tephroite

German tephroit, from Greek tephros ash gray + German -it -ite

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