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ankerite Min.|ˈæŋkəraɪt| [Named after Prof. Anker of Styria: see -ite.] A mineral closely allied to Dolomite, with the magnesia largely replaced by iron, with or without manganese.
1843W. Humble Dict. Geol., Ankerite, Paratomous limestone..found in the mines of Styria. 1878Lawrence Cotta's Rocks Class. 50 Ankerite is particularly rich in iron. |