Definition of Glauconite

1. Noun. A green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand.

Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Glauconite

1. n. The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the chalk and other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and potash. See Greensand.

Definition of Glauconite

1. Noun. (minerology) A greenish form of mica found in greensand ¹

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Definition of Glauconite

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Medical Definition of Glauconite

1. The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the chalk and other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and potash. See Greensand. Origin: Cf. F. Glauconite, glauconie, fr. L. Glaucus. See Glaucous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glauconite

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glaucomas
glaucomatocyclitic
glaucomatocyclitic crisis
glaucomatous
glaucomatous cataract
glaucomatous cup
glaucomatous excavation
glaucomatous halo
glaucomatous nerve-fibre bundle scotoma
glaucomatous ring
glaucometer
glaucometers
glauconite (current term)
glauconites
glauconitic
glaucophane
glaucophanes
glaucophyte
glaucophytes
glaucosis
glaucosuria
glaucous
glaucous gull
glaucous sedge
glaucousness
glaucousnesses

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