Armangite

/ɑːrˈmæŋɡaɪt/ noun

A rare mineral consisting of manganese, iron, and arsenic sulfides, typically found in ore deposits.

Named after the Armang district in Kazakhstan where this mineral was first identified. The suffix -ite is the standard geological convention for naming minerals, often honoring the location of discovery or a notable person.

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