siderite
1sid·er·ite
noun \ˈsi-də-ˌrīt\Definition of SIDERITE
: a native ferrous carbonate FeCO3 that is a valuable iron ore
Origin of SIDERITE
German Siderit, from Greek sidēros iron
First Known Use: 1850
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