hawaiite

English

Hawaiite

Etymology

Hawaii +‎ -ite

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /həˈwaɪ.aɪt/

Noun

hawaiite (plural hawaiites)

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

Derived terms

  • hawaiitic

See also

  • Hawaiian peridot
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