glauconite
glauconite · glauconites
A greenish form of mica found in greensandA greenish form of mica found in greensand.
Meaning
1 sensesA greenish form of mica found in greensand.
More definitions
- a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand
Origin
From German Glaukonit, from Ancient Greek γλαυκός (glaukós, “blue-green”) + -ite.From German Glaukonit, from Ancient Greek γλαυκός (glaukós, “blue-green”) + -ite.
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Forms
plural: glauconites| Singular | glauconite |
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