Bronzite

/ˈbrɑnzaɪt/ noun

Definition

A type of mineral that is a magnesium iron silicate, usually brown or bronze-colored, found in igneous rocks.

Etymology

From 'bronze' (the metal or color) plus the mineral suffix -ite, which indicates a mineral or rock. Named for its bronze or brownish color resembling the metal bronze.

Kelly Says

Bronzite is actually a meteorite mineral—some of the bronze-colored pebbles scientists find in deserts might be pieces of ancient asteroids that crashed to Earth millions of years ago!

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