conite

A magnesian variety of dolomite.

Noun

  1. A magnesian variety of dolomite.

Origin

Ancient Greek κόνις (kónis, “dust”), from its grey colour, + -ite.

Forms

konite

Derived

cryoconite liroconite melaconite otoconite paramelaconite stibiconite xanthoconite

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