Piedmontite
[peed-mon-tahyt] /ˈpid mɒnˌtaɪt/
noun
1.
a mineral, similar to epidote but containing manganese: found in schists and manganese ores.
/ˈpiːdmɒnˌtaɪt; -mən-/
noun
1.
a dark red mineral occurring in metamorphic rocks: a complex hydrated silicate containing calcium, aluminium, iron, and manganese. Formula: Ca2(Al,Fe,Mn)3(SiO4)3OH
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