ilesiten.
/ˈʌɪlzʌɪt/ Mineralogy.
Hydrous sulphate of manganese, zinc, and iron, resulting from the decomposition of pyrite and sphalerite.
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1881 Amer. Jrnl. Sc. 3rd Ser. 22 490 Ilesite, a white friable mineral with a bitter, astringent taste.
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