ankerite meaning

• Noun: ankerite
  1. A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron

  Derived forms: ankerites

  Encyclopedia: Ankerite

Examples

1. cerium-ankerite codazzite
2. Ankerite occurs with siderite in metamorphosed ironstones and sedimentary banded iron formations.
3. Uncommon sources of lime include coral, sea shells, calcite, and ankerite.
4. Solid solution exists between dolomite, the iron-dominant ankerite and the manganese-dominant kutnohorite.
5. Emeralds are typically found in calcite-dolomite veins with minor pyrite, ankerite, albite, and quartz.