pyrochroite

English

Etymology

From pyro- +‎ Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs) +‎ -ite.

Noun

pyrochroite

  1. (mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.

References

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2025) “Pyrochroite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
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