spathic

[ spath-ik ]

/ ˈspæθ ɪk /

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adjective Mineralogy.

like spar.

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Origin of spathic

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

Words nearby spathic

spat, spatchcock, spate, spathaceous, spathe, spathic, spathiphyllum, spathose, spathulate, spatial, spatial frequency

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How to use spathic in a sentence

Spathic Iron Ore.—Carbonate of iron, when found in a comparatively pure and crystallized state, is known as spathic or sparry.
Birds and All Nature, Vol. VI, No. 2, September 1899|Various
It was early known as spathose iron, spathic iron or steel ore.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7|Various
It is obtained from hmatite and spathic ore, coke being used for the smelting.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
Siderite, or spathic iron ore, FeCO3, crystallizes in the rhombohedral system and contains 48.28% of iron.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 7|Various

British Dictionary definitions for spathic

spathic

spathose (ˈspæθəʊs)

/ (ˈspæθɪk) /

adjective

(of minerals) resembling spar, esp in having good cleavage

Word Origin for spathic

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

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