SIDERITE
\sˈa͡ɪdɪɹˌa͡ɪt], \sˈaɪdɪɹˌaɪt], \s_ˈaɪ_d_ɪ_ɹ_ˌaɪ_t]\
Definitions of SIDERITE
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Carbonate of iron, an important ore of iron occuring generally in cleavable masses, but also in rhombohedral crystals. It is of a light yellowish brown color. Called also sparry iron, spathic iron.
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A meteorite consisting solely of metallic iron.
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An indigo-blue variety of quartz.
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Formerly, magnetic iron ore, or loadstone.
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Any plant of the genus Sideritis; ironwort.
By Oddity Software
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Carbonate of iron, an important ore of iron occuring generally in cleavable masses, but also in rhombohedral crystals. It is of a light yellowish brown color. Called also sparry iron, spathic iron.
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A meteorite consisting solely of metallic iron.
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An indigo-blue variety of quartz.
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Formerly, magnetic iron ore, or loadstone.
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Any plant of the genus Sideritis; ironwort.
By Noah Webster.
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