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Meaning of chalybite
Wordnet
chalybite (n)
iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate
Webster
chalybite (n.)
Native iron carbonate; -- usually called siderite.
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iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonateNative iron carbonate; -- usually called siderite.
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Chalybite, also known as siderite, is a mineral with a chemical composition of FeCO3.
Miners often encounter chalybite in sedimentary rocks, particularly in iron-rich environments.
Chalybite typically forms in environments where iron-rich fluids interact with carbonate minerals.
The distinctive brownish-yellow color of chalybite sets it apart from other minerals.
