glau·co·nite (glô k -n t )n. A greenish mineral of the mica group, a hydrous silicate of potassium, iron, aluminum, or magnesium, (K,Na)(Al,Fe,Mg)2(Al,Si)4O10(OH)2, found in greensand and used as a fertilizer and water softener. [German Glaukonit : Greek glaukon, neuter of glaukos, gray + -ite.] glau co·nitic (-n tk) adj. |
glauconite [ˈglɔːkəˌnaɪt]
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(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a green mineral consisting of the hydrated silicate of iron, potassium, aluminium, and magnesium: found in greensand and other similar rocks. Formula: (K,Na,Ca)0.5-1(Fe,Al,Mg)2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2.nH2O
[from Greek glaukon, neuter of glaukos bluish-green + -ite1; see glaucous]
glauconitic [ˌglɔːkəˈnɪtɪk] adj
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| Noun | 1. | glauconite - a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition |
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