Min. [f. Gr. ἀξΐν-η ax + -ITE.] A mineral belonging to Dana’s epidote group of unisilicates, consisting chiefly of silica, alumina, lime, and iron, with broad acute-edged crystals somewhat resembling an ax-head.
1802. Bournon, in Phil. Trans., XCII. 293, note. Axinite, the thumerstein of Werner.
1868. Dana, Min., 298. Axinite admits of a high polish, but is deficient in delicacy of color.
