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Word: Cordierite
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: named after Pierre L. A. Cordier (1777–1861), French geologist, + -ite
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Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɔːdɪərʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a dark blue mineral occurring chiefly in metamorphic rocks. It consists of an aluminosilicate of magnesium and iron, and also occurs as a dichroic gem variety.
Short Definition:dark blue mineral occurring chiefly in metamorphic rocks
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