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derbylite

noun
der·​by·​lite | \ ˈdərbēˌlīt\
plural -s

Definition of derbylite

: a mineral probably Fe6Ti6Sb2O23 consisting of an iron antimonate and titanate in black prismatic orthorhombic crystals (specific gravity 4.53)

History and Etymology for derbylite

Orville A. Derby †1915 American geologist + English -lite

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