glauconite

noun glau·co·nite \ˈglȯ-kə-ˌnīt\

Definition of GLAUCONITE

: a mineral consisting of a dull green earthy iron potassium silicate occurring in greensand

— glau·co·nit·ic \ˌglȯ-kə-ˈni-tik\ adjective

German Glaukonit, irregular from Greek glaukos

First Known Use: 1836

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