alabandite

[al-uh-ban-dahyt]

al·a·ban·dite

[al-uh-ban-dahyt]
noun
a rare mineral, manganese sulfide, MnS, occurring in a massive form and having a cubical lattice structure.

Origin:
see almandine, -ite1
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Alabandite is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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