ciminite

noun

cim·​i·​nite

ˈchiməˌnīt,

ˈsim-

plural -s

: an extrusive rock intermediate between trachyte and andesite that is marked by the presence of olivine

Word History

Etymology

Monti Cimini (Ciminian hills), Italy, its locality + English -ite

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