corundophilite

\\kəˌrənˈdäfəˌlīt, ˌkȯ(ˌ)rə-\ noun (-s)

Etymology: corundum + -o- + -phil + -ite; from its occurrence together with corundum in one locality

: a chlorite (Mg,Fe)₃(Al,Fe)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(OH)₈ consisting of magnesium, iron, aluminum hydroxyl silicate

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corundophilite Min.

(kɒrʌnˈdɒfɪlaɪt)

[f. corundum + Gr. ϕίλος friend + -ite: in reference to its association with corundum.]

A silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia, occurring in green micaceous crystals.

Amer. Jrnl. Sc. ii. XII. 211. Dana Min. 504.