corundophilite

noun

co·​run·​doph·​i·​lite

kəˌrənˈdäfəˌlīt,

ˌkȯ(ˌ)rə-

plural -s

: a chlorite (Mg,Fe)₃(Al,Fe)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(OH)₈ consisting of magnesium, iron, aluminum hydroxyl silicate

Word History

Etymology

corundum + -o- + -phil + -ite; from its occurrence together with corundum in one locality

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