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fayalite

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪəlʌɪt/

Definition of fayalite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a black or brown mineral which is an iron-rich form of olivine and occurs in many igneous rocks.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Fayal (the name of an island in the Azores) + -ite1

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