rhodochrosite

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English

Rhodochrosite

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ῥοδόχρως (rhodókhrōs, having rosy colour), from ῥόδον (rhódon, rose) + χρώς (khrṓs, colour).

Noun

rhodochrosite (countable and uncountable, plural rhodochrosites)

  1. (mineralogy) A crystalline mineral composed mainly of manganese carbonate MnCO3.

Usage notes

  • Frequently misspelt *rhodocrosite.

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Pronunciation

Noun

rhodochrosite f (plural rhodochrosites)

  1. (mineralogy) rhodochrosite