GLAUCONITE

glauconite

(noun) a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

glauconite (plural glauconites)

(mineral) A greenish form of mica found in greensand

Source: Wiktionary


Glau"co*nite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. glauconite, glauconie, fr. L. glaucus. See Glaucous.] (Min.)

Definition: The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the chalk and other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and potash. See Greensand.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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