enstatite

[ en-stuh-tahyt ]

nounMineralogy.
  1. a yellow-green fibrous magnesium silicate, an orthorhombic pyroxene found in norites containing less than five percent ferrous oxide.

Origin of enstatite

1
1855–60; <Greek enstát(ēs) adversary + -ite1

Other words from enstatite

  • en·sta·tit·ic [en-stuh-tit-ik], /ˌɛn stəˈtɪt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for enstatite

enstatite

/ (ˈɛnstəˌtaɪt) /


noun
  1. a grey, green, yellow, or brown pyroxene mineral consisting of magnesium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Mg 2 Si 2 O 6

Origin of enstatite

1
C19: from Greek enstatēs adversary (referring to its refractory quality) + -ite 1

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Scientific definitions for enstatite

enstatite

[ ĕnstə-tīt′ ]


  1. A glassy, usually yellowish gray orthorhombic variety of pyroxene. It is usually found in igneous rocks and meteorites. Chemical formula: Mg2Si2O6.

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