A mineral composed of magnesium and iron oxides; a relatively rare oxide mineral.
Named after a place or person (etymology uncertain); the -ite suffix is standard for mineral names. A technical mineralogical term.
Mineral names often hide historical stories—'dilemite' is so obscure that even mineral collectors rarely encounter it, making it a perfect example of specialized scientific vocabulary!
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