Fayalite


[fey-uh-lahyt, fahy-ah-lahyt] /ˈfeɪ əˌlaɪt, faɪˈɑ laɪt/

noun, Mineralogy.
1.
the iron end member of the olivine group, Fe 2 SiO 4 .
/ˈfeɪəˌlaɪt; faɪˈɑːlaɪt/
noun
1.
a rare brown or black mineral of the olivine group, consisting of iron silicate. Formula: Fe2SiO4
fayalite
(fā’ə-līt’)
See under olivine.

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