schorlomite

noun

schor·​lo·​mite

ˈshȯrləˌmīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₃(Fe,Ti)₂[(Si,Ti)O₄]₃ consisting of an iron calcium titanate and silicate related to garnet and occurring usually in black masses with vitreous luster (hardness 7–7.5, specific gravity 3.81–3.88)

Word History

Etymology

schorl + Greek homos same + English -ite

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