GLAUCONITE


Meaning of GLAUCONITE in English

[ 'glɔ:kənʌɪt ]

■ noun a greenish clay mineral found chiefly in marine sands.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Glaukonit , from Gk glaukon (neut. of glaukos 'bluish-green') + -ite 1 .

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