What does "glauconite" mean?

A greenish form of mica found in greensand.

What is a synonym for "glauconite"?

Common synonyms include: alabaster, asphalt, color, jade, mineral, pigment.

noun

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Noun

1
A greenish form of mica found in greensand.
2
a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand wordnet

From German Glaukonit, from Ancient Greek γλαυκός (glaukós, “blue-green”) + -ite.