enstatite

/ɛnˈstætɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, a type of pyroxene, that is an iron-rich orthosilicate.

“The geologist discovered a rare enstatite crystal in the remote region.”

2. noun

A rare type of stony-iron meteorite.

“The enstatite meteorite was found to contain high levels of iron and silicon.”

Synonyms

  • orthosilicate
  • pyroxene

Antonyms

  • silicate