Septarium
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sɛpˈtɛəɹi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Septarium is a noun meaning (geology) A flattened concretionary nodule, usually of limestone, intersected within by cracks which are often filled with calcite, barite, or other minerals.
Meaning
(geology) A flattened concretionary nodule, usually of limestone, intersected within by cracks which are often filled with calcite, barite, or other minerals.
Word Forms
- septaria
Synonyms for septarium
Depending on context, synonyms include turtle-stone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spherite, sphaerite, geode, asterism, rhabdosphere, sepiolite.
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