homilite

noun

hom·​i·​lite

-ˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ca,Fe)₃Al₅B₂Si₂O₁₆ consisting of a black or blackish brown iron calcium borosilicate

Word History

Etymology

German or Swedish homilit, from Greek homilein + German or Swedish -it -ite

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