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ilvaite
(ilva|ite)
Pronunciation:
/ˈɪlvəʌɪt/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a mineral consisting of a basic silicate of calcium and iron, typically occurring as black prisms.
Origin:
early 19th century
: from Latin
Ilva
'Elba'
+
-ite
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