"conite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek κόνις (kónis, “dust”), from its grey colour, + -ite. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|κόνις||dust}} Ancient Greek κόνις (kónis, “dust”), {{suffix|en||ite}} + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} conite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) A magnesian variety of dolomite. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals Synonyms: konite Derived forms: xanthoconite

Alternative forms

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