ScienceAugust 1, 2026

enstatite

EN-stuh-tite

Definition

A common rock-forming magnesium silicate mineral that belongs to the pyroxene group, often found in meteorites and igneous rocks.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'enstatēs', meaning 'opponent' or 'resister', referring to its high melting point and resistance to fusion.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a class of asteroids rich in this specific mineral, which helps scientists classify their origin and evolution within the early solar system.

The Asteroid That May Be Three Worlds

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Universe Today

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