Dipyre

/daɪˈpaɪr/ noun

Definition

A type of mineral composed of two types of pyroxene or a mineral containing two distinct pyroxene components in its structure.

Etymology

From 'di-' (two) and 'pyre' (fire-colored), with 'pyroxene' being a class of silicate minerals. The term describes mineral composition.

Kelly Says

Dipyre minerals are like gemstone partnerships—two minerals crystallizing together in such perfect harmony that they form an entirely new identity, which is why geologists got excited enough to name it.

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