Ilmenite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ilmenite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A weakly magnetic dark gray mineral found in metamorphic and igneous rocks; it is a mixed oxide of iron and titanium, FeTiO₃.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A weakly magnetic dark gray mineral found in metamorphic and igneous rocks; it is a mixed oxide of iron and titanium, FeTiO₃.
Example Sentences
The basalt of Goose Island of the Ice Harbor Member is unique for the occurrence of microphenocrysts of ilmenite and titanmagnetite.
Word Forms
- ilmenites
Synonyms for ilmenite
Depending on context, synonyms include menaccanite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include magnetite, ilmenorutile, titanomagnetite, ilmenitite, menaccanite, titanmagnetite.
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