Bianchite

/biːˈæŋkaɪt/ noun

A rare mineral composed of manganese vanadate, found in some oxidized ore deposits.

Named after Italian mineralogist Giovanni Bianchi in the 19th century. Follows the mineralogical naming convention of adding '-ite' to a person's name.

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