hedenbergite
noun
hed·en·berg·ite
\ˈhedənˌbərˌgīt\
Definition of hedenbergite
-s
: a mineral CaFeSi2O6 consisting of a calcium-iron pyroxene
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Origin and Etymology of hedenbergite
Swedish hedenbergit, from Ludwig Hedenberg 19th century Swedish mineralogist + Swedish -it -ite
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