An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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enstatite
  انستاتیت  
enstâtit
Fr.: enstatite  

A relatively common mineral, magnesium silicate (MgSiO3) found in metamorphic and some igneous rocks as well as in stony and iron meteorites.

See also: From Gk. enstates “resistor”, because it resists high temperatures.