Meaning Of The Word Ankerite

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ankerite in American English
a variety of dolomite, Ca(Fe, Mg, Mn) (CO3)2, with more iron than magnesium
noun: a carbonate mineral related to dolomite but with iron replacing part of the magnesium

ankerite in British English
noun: a greyish to brown mineral that resembles dolomite and consists of a carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and iron. Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe)CO3

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