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ankerite

American  
[ang-kuh-rahyt] / ˈæŋ kəˌraɪt /

noun

  1. a carbonate mineral related to dolomite but with iron replacing part of the magnesium.

ankerite British  
/ ˈæŋkəˌraɪt /

noun

  1. a greyish to brown mineral that resembles dolomite and consists of a carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and iron. Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe)CO 3

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Etymology

Origin of ankerite

1835–45; named after M. J. Anker (died 1843), Austrian mineralogist; -ite 1

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Ankerite occurs with chalybite in deposits of iron-ore.

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