| enstatite | <chemical> A mineral of the pyroxene group, orthorhombic in crystallization; often fibrous and massive; colour grayish white or greenish. It is a silicate of magnesia with some iron. Bronzite is a ferriferous variety. Origin: Named fr. Gr. An adversary, because infusible before the blowpipe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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