Definition
braunite
noun
- A brownish-black mineral oxide of manganese, typically found in metamorphic rocks and ore deposits.
Usage: technical; mineralogy
Examples
- Braunite is commonly found in manganese ore deposits around the world.
- The geologist identified braunite crystals in the metamorphic rock sample.
- Braunite serves as an important source of manganese in industrial applications.
- The dark mineral in the specimen was confirmed to be braunite through X-ray diffraction.