Anethothite (/ˌænəˈθoʊtaɪt/) is a rare mineral that belongs to the zeolite group. Its chemical formula is Na6(Fe2+,Mn2+)3Al3(Si30O72)·nH2O. The spelling of the word is a combination of the mineral's main constituent elements, such as sodium (Na), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), and oxygen (O). The phonetic transcription of the word uses the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), a standard system for representing sounds in language, and provides a clear and precise way to indicate the pronunciation of the word.
The word "Anethothite" is derived from "Anathoth", which is the name of an ancient city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). Anathoth was located in the tribe of Benjamin and is believed to have been the birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah. The term "Anethothite" refers to someone or something associated with Anathoth.