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jarosite
[ jar-uh-sahyt, juh-roh-sahyt ]
noun
- a yellowish or brownish mineral, a hydrous sulfate of potassium and iron, KFe 3 (SO 4 ) 2 (OH) 6 , occurring in small crystals or large masses.
jarosite
/ ˈdʒærəˌsaɪt /
noun
- a yellow to brown secondary mineral consisting of basic hydrated sulphate of iron and potassium in masses or hexagonal crystals. Formula: KFe 3 (SO 4 ) 2 (OH) 6
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jarosite1
C19: from Barranco Jaroso, in Almeria, Spain + -ite 1
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Example Sentences
Jarosite usually occurs as drusy incrustations of minute indistinct crystals with a yellowish-brown colour and brilliant lustre.
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