ijolite

noun

ijo·​lite

ˈē(y)əˌlīt,

ˈiyəˌ-

plural -s

: a granular igneous rock consisting chiefly of nephelite and augite typically with calcite, apatite, and titanite accessories

Word History

Etymology

Swedish Ijo, river and village in Finland + English -lite

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