hortonolite

noun

hor·​ton·​o·​lite

hȯ(r)ˈtänᵊlˌīt,

ˈhȯ(r)tᵊn-

plural -s

: a mineral (Fe,Mg,Mn)₂SiO₄ of the olivine series consisting of a dark silicate of iron, magnesium, and manganese

Word History

Etymology

Silas R. Horton, 19th century American mineralogist + English -o- + -lite

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