'Ilvaite' definitions:

Definition of 'Ilvaite'

From: GCIDE
  • Ilvaite \Il"va*ite\, n. [From L. Ilva, the island now called Elba.] (Min.) A silicate of iron and lime occurring in black prismatic crystals and columnar masses. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'ilvaite'

From: GCIDE
  • Yenite \Ye"nite\, n. [After Jena, in Germany.] (Min.) A silicate of iron and lime occurring in black prismatic crystals; -- also called ilvaite. [Spelt also jenite.] [1913 Webster]