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goethite
[ goh-thahyt, gœ-tahyt ]
noun
- a very common mineral, iron hydroxide, HFeO 2 , occurring in crystals, but more commonly in yellow or brown earthy masses: an ore of iron.
goethite
/ ˈɡəʊθaɪt; ˈɡøːtiːt /
noun
- a black, brown, or yellow mineral consisting of hydrated iron oxide in the form of orthorhombic crystals or fibrous masses. Formula: FeO(OH)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of goethite1
C19: named after Goethe
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Example Sentences
But, McCurry says, this site shows that goethite “has everything you need to create exceptionally well-preserved specimens.”
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