ampholite

== English == === Etymology === Blend of amphibole +‎ olivine + -ite. Coined by A. E. Ringwood (1930–1993), Australian geophysicist, in 1962 in the Journal of Geophysical Research. === Noun === ampholite (plural ampholites) (geology) Any of a class of metamorphic rock composed mainly of amphibole and olivine. Coordinate term: pyrolite ==== Related terms ==== ==== See also ====