violarite

noun

vi·​o·​la·​rite

vīˈōləˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ni₂FeS₄ consisting of a sulfide of nickel and iron that is isomorphous with linnaeite, siegenite, carrollite, and polydymite

Word History

Etymology

Latin violaris of violet (from viola violet + -aris -ar) + English -ite; from its color

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