thuringite

noun

thu·rin·gite | \th(y)əˈrinˌjīt\

plural -s

Definition of thuringite

: a mineral Fe₃(Si,Al)₂O₅(OH)₄ of the chlorite family consisting of a basic aluminum iron silicate and occurring as an aggregation of minute scales with an olive-green color and pearly luster

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