braunite

American

[brou-nahyt] / ˈbraʊ naɪt /

noun

an ore of manganese, 3Mn 2 O 3 ⋅MnSiO 3 .

braunite British

/ ˈbraʊnaɪt /

noun

a brown or black mineral that consists of manganese oxide and silicate and is a source of manganese. Formula: 3Mn 2 O 3 .MnSiO 3

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Etymology

Origin of braunite

1830–40; named after A. E. Braun (1809–56), German official; see -ite ¹

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braunite

The sesquioxide is found crystallized in an anhydrous form in braunite, and hydrated in manganite.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various

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