Nontronite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nontronite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) An iron-rich clay mineral of the montmorillonite group.
Meaning
(mineralogy) An iron-rich clay mineral of the montmorillonite group.
Example Sentences
Nontronite, a variety of chloropal occurs as a light yellow powder in druses of the North Conway granite (99, p. 312).
Word Forms
- nontronites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include montmorilonite, bentonite, montmorillonite, natroxalate, natrolemoynite, ransomite.
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