Ankerite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑŋkɚˌaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ankerite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) Any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals, principally of calcium with iron, magnesium and manganese.
Meaning
(mineralogy) Any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals, principally of calcium with iron, magnesium and manganese.
Example Sentences
In this second excavation the red ore is more largely mixed with the micaceous specular variety, and also includes large rounded blocks of ankerite and angular fragments of rock.
Word Forms
- ankerites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aphrite, akerite, artinite, arakiite, akrochordite, allactite.
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