fayalite

noun

fa·​yal·​ite
fəˈyäˌlīt,
fīˈä-
plural -s
: a mineral Fe2SiO4 consisting of an iron silicate isomeric with olivine and occurring in crystals or massive (specific gravity 4.1)

Word History

Etymology

German fayalit, from Fayal, island in the Azores + German -it -ite

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“Fayalite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fayalite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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