First Known Use: circa 1814
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cordierite
noun cor·di·er·ite \ˈkȯr-dē-ə-ˌrīt\
Definition of CORDIERITE
: a blue mineral of vitreous luster and strong dichroism that consists of a silicate of aluminum, iron, and magnesium
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Origin of CORDIERITE
French, from Pierre L. A. Cordier †1861 French geologist
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