Ankaramite

/ænˈkærəmaɪt/ noun

A type of dark volcanic rock composed primarily of olivine and augite minerals, found in regions like Madagascar.

Named after Ankarama, a location in Madagascar where the rock was first identified and studied. Follows the geological naming convention of '-ite' for mineral and rock types.

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