forsterite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Forster + -ite, named for German mineral dealer Adolarius Jacob Forster.
Meanings
- A white variety of olivine that is mostly magnesium silicate, Mg₂SiO₄.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| forsterites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (5)
de Forsterit (a magnesium-rich olivine mineral) · es forsterita (a magnesium-rich olivine mineral) · fi forsteriitti (a magnesium-rich olivine mineral) · fr forstérite (a magnesium-rich olivine mineral) · it forsterite (a magnesium-rich olivine mineral)