ANKERITE


Meaning of ANKERITE in English

ˈaŋkəˌrīt noun

( -s )

Etymology: German ankerit, from M.J. Anker died 1843 Austrian mineralogist + G -it -ite

: a variety of dolomite Ca(Fe,Mg,Mn)(CO 3 ) 2 containing much iron (sp. gr. 2.95-3.1)

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