ankerite

[ ang-kuh-rahyt ]

noun

1. a carbonate mineral related to dolomite but with iron replacing part of the magnesium.

ankerite

/ ˈæŋkəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a greyish to brown mineral that resembles dolomite and consists of a carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and iron. Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe)CO 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of ankerite¹

1835–45; named after M. J. Anker (died 1843), Austrian mineralogist; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ankerite¹

C19: named after M. J. Anker (died 1843), Austrian mineralogist

Example Sentences

Ankerite occurs with chalybite in deposits of iron-ore.

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