HISINGERITE

His"ing*er*ite, n. Etym: [Named after W. Hisinger, a Swedish mineralogist.] (Min.)

Definition: A soft black, iron ore, nearly earthy, a hydrous silicate of iron.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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