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spathic

[ spath-ik ]

adjective

, Mineralogy.
  1. like spar.


spathic

/ ˈspæθəʊs; ˈspæθɪk /

adjective

  1. (of minerals) resembling spar, esp in having good cleavage
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spathic1

1780–90; < German Spat (earlier spelling Spath ) spar + -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spathic1

C18: from German Spat, Spath spar ³; related to Old High German spān chip; see spoon
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Example Sentences

Spathic Iron Ore.—Carbonate of iron, when found in a comparatively pure and crystallized state, is known as spathic or sparry.

It was early known as spathose iron, spathic iron or steel ore.

It is obtained from hmatite and spathic ore, coke being used for the smelting.

Siderite, or spathic iron ore, FeCO3, crystallizes in the rhombohedral system and contains 48.28% of iron.

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