hawaiite

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English[edit]

Hawaiite

Etymology[edit]

Hawaii +‎ -ite

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /həˈwaɪ.aɪt/

Noun[edit]

hawaiite (plural hawaiites)

(geology) An olivine basalt intermediate between alkali olivine and mugearite.
(mineralogy) A gem variety of olivine peridot.

Derived terms[edit]

hawaiitic

See also[edit]

Hawaiian peridot

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