chameleon mineral

noun

A manganese salt, especially potassium permanganate.

Meanings

nounchameleon mineral (plural chameleon minerals)

plural chameleon minerals

Origin

Referring to its gradual color changes.

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chameleon mineral. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chameleon%20mineral

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“chameleon mineral.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chameleon%20mineral. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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