Dolite

/ˈdɒlaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rock or mineral variety, possibly related to dolomite or another crystalline mineral formation.

Etymology

Likely derived from 'dolomite' or related mineralogical nomenclature, with the '-ite' suffix standard in mineral classification.

Kelly Says

Mineral names ending in '-ite' are like a shorthand language for rocks—once you know this pattern, you can decode that '-ite' basically means 'a type of rock or mineral.'

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