en·sta·tite ( n st -t t )n. A glassy, usually yellowish gray variety of orthorhombic pyroxene having a magnesium silicate base, mainly MgSiO3, usually found embedded in igneous rocks and meteorites. [Greek enstat  s, adversary (because of its refractory quality) : en-, in, at, near; see en-2 + -stats, one that stands; see st - in Indo-European roots + -ite.] |
enstatite [ˈɛnstəˌtaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a grey, green, yellow, or brown pyroxene mineral consisting of magnesium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Mg2Si2O6
[from Greek enstatēs adversary (referring to its refractory quality) + -ite1]
| enstatite (nst-tt) A glassy, usually yellowish gray orthorhombic variety of pyroxene. It is usually found in igneous rocks and meteorites. Chemical formula: Mg2Si2O6. |
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