əˌzaɪt noun
a mineral of the chlorite group, hydrous aluminum silicate of iron, occurring in gray or black crystals in oolitic iron ore.
Origin:
1825–35; variant of camoisite, named after Chamoison in the Valais, Switzerland, where found; see -ite1
1825–35; variant of camoisite, named after Chamoison in the Valais, Switzerland, where found; see -ite1
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| chamosite | |
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| a greenish grey or black silicate of iron and aluminum |
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