ankerite
an·ker·ite
noun \ˈaŋ-kə-ˌrīt\Definition of ANKERITE
: a yellowish to brown mineral consisting of a carbonate of calcium and iron
Origin of ANKERITE
German Ankerit, from M. J. Anker †1843 Austrian mineralogist
First Known Use: circa 1843
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