olivinite

/ɒlɪˈvaɪnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral species composed of a hydrous silicate of iron and manganese, often found in metamorphic rocks.

“Geologists discovered a new specimen of olivinite in the nearby mountains.”

Synonyms

  • iron silicate
  • manganosite

Antonyms

  • mineral carbonate
  • silicate oxide