Anthraconite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anthraconite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A coal-black variety of calcite or dolomite, usually emitting a foetid smell when rubbed.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A coal-black variety of calcite or dolomite, usually emitting a foetid smell when rubbed.
Word Forms
- anthraconites
Synonyms for anthraconite
Depending on context, synonyms include stinkstone, swinestone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anthracoxene, anthraxolite, anthracite, ianthinite, hardcoal, xanthoconite.
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