Meanings
nounbrokenhillite (uncountable)
- uncountableA disputed earth mineral, a manganese silicate of the pyrosmalite group.
Origin
Named after Broken Hill, Australia, where it is found; equivalent to Broken Hill + -ite.
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brokenhillite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brokenhillite
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