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spathic
[ spath-ik ]
adjective
, Mineralogy.
- like spar.
spathic
/ ˈspæθəʊs; ˈspæθɪk /
adjective
- (of minerals) resembling spar, esp in having good cleavage
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spathic1
C18: from German Spat, Spath spar ³; related to Old High German spān chip; see spoon
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Example Sentences
Spathic Iron Ore.—Carbonate of iron, when found in a comparatively pure and crystallized state, is known as spathic or sparry.
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It was early known as spathose iron, spathic iron or steel ore.
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It is obtained from hmatite and spathic ore, coke being used for the smelting.
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Siderite, or spathic iron ore, FeCO3, crystallizes in the rhombohedral system and contains 48.28% of iron.
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