kornerupine
noun
kor·ne·rup·ine
\ˌkȯ(r)nəˈrüˌpēn, -pə̇n\
Definition of kornerupine
-s
: a mineral (Mg,Fe,Al)20(Si,B)9O43 consisting of a magnesium aluminum iron borosilicate resembling sillimanite in appearance
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Origin and Etymology of kornerupine
Danish kornerupin, from A. N. Kornerup, 19th century Danish geologist + Danish -in -ine
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