About The Word Glauconite
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Glauconite
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What's The Definition Of Glauconite?
[n] a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand
Synonyms | Synonyms for Glauconite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Glauconite: See Also | mineral Glauconite In Webster's Dictionary \Glau"co*nite\, n. [Cf. F. glauconite, glauconie, fr.
L. glaucus. See {Glaucous}.] (Min.)
The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the
chalk and other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron
and potash. See {Greensand}.
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