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noun
A greenish form of mica found in greensand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: mineral
History
From German Glaukonit, from Ancient Greek γλαυκός (glaukós, “blue-green”) + -ite.
