hedenbergite

noun

hed·​en·​berg·​ite

ˈhedᵊnˌbərˌgīt

plural -s

: a mineral CaFeSi₂O₆ consisting of a calcium-iron pyroxene

Word History

Etymology

Swedish hedenbergit, from Ludwig Hedenberg 19th century Swedish mineralogist + Swedish -it -ite

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