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Noun: lepidocrocite
  1. A red to reddish brown mineral consisting of iron oxide hydroxide; often found in iron ores together with goethite
    "Lepidocrocite can form as a result of iron oxidation in soil"

Derived forms: lepidocrocites

Type of: iron ore

Encyclopedia: Lepidocrocite