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corundophilite
noun
co·run·doph·i·lite
\kəˌrənˈdäfəˌlīt, ˌkȯ(ˌ)rə-\
Definition of corundophilite
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: a chlorite (Mg,Fe)3(Al,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8 consisting of magnesium, iron, aluminum hydroxyl silicate
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Origin and Etymology of corundophilite
corundum + -o- + -phil + -ite; from its occurrence together with corundum in one locality
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