bronzite Min.
(ˈbrɒnzaɪt)
[f. as prec. + -ite.]
A variety of diallage, having a bronze-like lustre.
| 1816 P. Cleaveland Min. 341 Bronzite. Its colors are brass or bronze yellow, or tombac brown. 1879 Rutley Stud. Rocks x. 121 Some bronzite is very feebly dichroic. |