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