hawaiite

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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