eosphorite
noun
eos·pho·rite
ēˈäsfəˌrīt
plural -s
: a hydrous aluminum manganese phosphate (Mn,Fe)Al(PO4)(OH)2.H2O occurring in prismatic crystals or massive that is generally rose-pink in color
Word History
Etymology
Greek heōsphoros bringer of dawn, morning star (from heōs, ēōs dawn) + English -ite; from its pink color