ANKERITE


Meaning of ANKERITE in English

Pronunciation: ' a ŋ -k ə - ˌ r ī t

Function: noun

Etymology: German Ankerit, from M. J. Anker † 1843 Austrian mineralogist

Date: circa 1843

: a yellowish to brown mineral consisting of a carbonate of calcium and iron

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