saxonite

noun — 2 senses

saxonite

noun

Etymology From Saxon + -ite?

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Harzburgite, a peridotite consisting mostly of olivine and low-calcium pyroxene.

2

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Peridotite composed of olivine and enstatite.

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