vignite

vignite Min.

(ˈviːnjaɪt, ˈvɪgnaɪt)

[ad. G. vignit (see def.): named by Karsten (1828).]

A variety of magnetic iron ore found near Vignes in the department of the Moselle, France.

Worcester (citing Dana). Watts Dict. Chem. V. 999; and in recent Dicts.