anthraconite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coal-black variety of calcite or dolomite, usually emitting a foetid smell when rubbed.

Word forms

anthraconite anthraconites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ (ánthrax) + Ancient Greek κόνις (kónis) + -ite. By surface analysis, anthra- + conite.

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