Min. [f. Alabanda (see prec.) + -ITE, as being perhaps the Alabandina of the ancients, whence the synonym ALABANDINE.] A native sulphate of manganese, called also Manganblende of iron-black color, and sub-metallic luster, occurring, massive, or crystallized in cubes and octohedrons, in Mexico, Transylvania, etc. Dana.
