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ankerite

noun
an·​ker·​ite | \ ˈaÅ‹-kÉ™-ËŒrÄ«t How to pronounce ankerite (audio) \

Definition of ankerite

: a yellowish to brown mineral consisting of a carbonate of calcium and iron

First Known Use of ankerite

1825, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ankerite

German Ankerit, from M. J. Anker †1843 Austrian mineralogist

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