CHONDRODITE


Meaning of CHONDRODITE in English

noun

also con·dro·dite ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌdīt

( -s )

Etymology: Swedish kondrodit, from Greek chondrōdēs granular (from chondros grain) + -it -ite — more at chondr-

: a mineral (Mg,Fe) 3 SiO 4 (OH,F) consisting of basic silicate of magnesium and sometimes iron belonging to the humite group and found in certain metamorphic rocks

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