CACOXENE

Ca*cox"ene, Ca*cox"e*nite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A hydrous phosphate of iron occurring in yellow radiated tufts. The phosphorus seriously injures it as an iron ore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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