ricolettaite

noun

ric·​o·​let·​ta·​ite

ˌrikəˈletəˌīt

plural -s

: an igneous rock that is a basic granogabbro composed of anorthite, some orthoclase, and pyroxene with accessory biotite, olivine, and magnetite

Word History

Etymology

Ricoletta, locality in Tyrol + English -ite

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