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cordierite

One entry found for cordierite.
Main Entry: cor·di·er·ite
Pronunciation: 'kor-dE-&-"rIt
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Pierre L. A. Cordier died 1861 French geologist
: a blue mineral of vitreous luster and strong dichroism that consists of a silicate of aluminum, iron, and magnesium