axinite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A borosilicate of aluminum, iron, and lime, commonly found in glassy, brown crystals with acute edges.

Word forms

axinite axinites

Etymology

From French axinite, from Ancient Greek ἀξίνη (axínē) + -ite, after its shape.

Derived words

ferroaxinite manganaxinite magnesioaxinite
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