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forsterite

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːstərʌɪt/

Definition of forsterite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a magnesium-rich variety of olivine, occurring as white, yellow, or green crystals.

Origin:

early 19th century: from the name of J. R. Forster (1729–98), German naturalist, + -ite1

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