forsterite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A white variety of olivine that is mostly magnesium silicate, Mg₂SiO₄.

Word forms

forsterite forsterites

Etymology

From Forster + -ite, named for German mineral dealer Adolarius Jacob Forster.

Derived words

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