"greigite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Joseph W. Greig, American mineralogist, + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ite}} + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} greigite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) A magnetic form of iron sulfide, Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂S₄, analogous to magnetite, produced by microorganisms and found in lake sediments; Note: half the iron ions are ferrous and half ferric. Wikipedia link: greigite Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals

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