fayalite

[ fey-uh-lahyt, fahy-ah-lahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. the iron end member of the olivine group, Fe 2 SiO 4 .

fayalite

/ ˈfeɪəˌlaɪt; faɪˈɑːlaɪt /

noun

1. a rare brown or black mineral of the olivine group, consisting of iron silicate. Formula: Fe 2 SiO 4

fayalite

/ fā′ə-līt′ /

1. See under olivine

Word History and Origins

Origin of fayalite¹

1835–45; named after Fayal; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of fayalite¹

C19: named after Fayal