About The Word Siderite
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Siderite
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What's The Definition Of Siderite?
[n] a meteorite consisting principally of nickel and iron
[n] iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate Synonyms | Synonyms for Siderite: chalybite Related Terms | Find terms related to Siderite: See Also | iron ore | meteorite Siderite In Webster's Dictionary \Sid"er*ite\, n. [L. sideritis loadstone, Gr. ????,
????, of iron, from ???? iron.]
1. (Min.)
(a) Carbonate of iron, an important ore of iron occuring
generally in cleavable masses, but also in
rhombohedral crystals. It is of a light yellowish
brown color. Called also {sparry iron}, {spathic
iron}.
(b) A meteorite consisting solely of metallic iron.
(c) An indigo-blue variety of quartz.
(d) Formerly, magnetic iron ore, or loadstone.
2. (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Sideritis}; ironwort.
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