nontronite (Meaning)

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nontronite (n.)

A greenish yellow or green mineral, consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of iron.

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A greenish yellow or green mineral, consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of iron.

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The rare mineral nontronite, an iron-rich clay, was discovered in the remote mountains of Tibet.

Nontronite, known for its exceptional water absorption capacity, is used as a soil conditioner in agriculture.

The pale green color of nontronite distinguishes it from other clay minerals.

Nontronite has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its purported healing properties.