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Marmatite

Mar′ma-tite

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Noun.
[Cf. F.
marmatite
.]
(Min.)
A ferruginous variety of shalerite or zinc blende, nearly black in color.

Definition 2024


marmatite

marmatite

English

Noun

marmatite (plural marmatites)

  1. (mineralogy) A dark form of sphalerite that is rich in iron