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hercynite

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her·​cy·​nite | \ ˈhərsᵊnˌīt \
plural -s

Definition of hercynite

: a black mineral FeAl2O4 consisting of an oxide of iron and aluminum and constituting a member of the spinel series

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History and Etymology for hercynite

German hercynit, from Latin Hercynia (silva), its locality + German -it -ite

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“Hercynite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hercynite. Accessed 9 Jul. 2020.

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