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Glauconite

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

Etymology

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

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