ˈrōd ə nˌīt noun
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Etymology: German rhodonit, from Greek rhodon rose + German -it -ite
: a pale red triclinic mineral MnSiO 3 consisting essentially of manganese silicate that commonly occurs massive and is used as an ornamental stone especially in Russia (hardness 5.5-6.5, specific gravity 3.40-3.68) — called also manganese spar