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Noun: glauconite  'glo-ku,nIt
  1. A green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium, iron, magnesium or aluminium; found in greensand
    "Glauconite is often used as a soil conditioner in agriculture"

Derived forms: glauconites

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Glauconite