A manganese-containing mineral, typically occurring as pink to reddish-brown prisms.
Bustamite is a silicate of manganese and calcium, CaMnSi2O6, with zinc, iron, and magnesium frequently replacing some of the manganese. Crystal system: triclinic..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Science. From French bustamite from bustam- + -ite-ite.