ANKERITE

Etymology

Noun

ankerite (plural ankerites)

(mineral) Any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals, principally of calcium with iron, magnesium and manganese.

Anagrams

• keratein, kreatine

Source: Wiktionary

An"ker*ite, n. Etym: [So called from Prof. Anker of Austria: cf. F. ankérite, G. ankerit.] (Min.)

Definition: A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition