Meaning
A weakly magnetic dark gray mineral found in metamorphic and igneous rocks; it is a mixed oxide of iron and titanium, FeTiO₃
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Named after Ilmen Mountains in Russia + -ite in 1827.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
menaccanite
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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