melanterite

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(countable and uncountable, plural melanterites)

(geology) a widespread green, mostly fibrous mineral composed of hydrated ferrous sulphate

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It occurs in nature as the mineral melanterite, either crystalline or fibrous, but usually massive; it appears to have been formed by the oxidation of pyrite or marcasite.

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