salite

noun

ˈsaˌlīt,

ˈsäˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral (Mg,Fe)₂Si₂O₆ consisting of a diopside with more magnesium than iron

Word History

Etymology

German salit, from Sala, Västmanland, Sweden + German -it -ite

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