axinite

English

Etymology

From French axinite, from Ancient Greek ἀξίνη (axínē) +‎ -ite, after its shape.

Noun

axinite (countable and uncountable, plural axinites)

  1. (mineralogy) A borosilicate of aluminum, iron, and lime, commonly found in glassy, brown crystals with acute edges.

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Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Axinite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “axinite”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.

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