franklinite

[ frangk-li-nahyt ]

/ ˈfræŋk lɪˌnaɪt /

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noun

a mineral of the spinel group, an oxide of zinc, manganese, and iron, occurring in black octahedral crystals or in masses: formerly mined for zinc.

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Origin of franklinite

1810–20, Americanism; named after Franklin, New Jersey, where it is found; see -ite¹

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How to use franklinite in a sentence

Franklinite, a zinc-manganese ore, is also a common source of supply.
The A B C of Mining|Charles A. Bramble
In the New Jersey mines the zinc ores are the oxides zincite and willemite, and the zinc-iron oxide franklinite.
The A B C of Mining|Charles A. Bramble
Commercially it is often made from franklinite in the following way.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson

British Dictionary definitions for franklinite

franklinite

/ (ˈfræŋklɪˌnaɪt) /

noun

a black mineral consisting of an oxide of iron, manganese, and zinc: a source of iron and zinc. Formula: (Fe,Mn,Zn) (Fe,Mn) 2 O 4

Word Origin for franklinite

C19: from Franklin, New Jersey, where it is found, + -ite 1

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