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Definitions for limonite
ˈlaɪ məˌnaɪtlimonite
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Princeton's WordNet
limonitenoun
a widely occurring iron oxide ore; a mixture of goethite and hematite and lepidocrocite
Wiktionary
limonitenoun
any of several natural hydrous iron oxides; often a mixture of goethite and hemite with clays and manganese oxide
Wikipedia
Limonite
Limonite () is an iron ore consisting of a mixture of hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxides in varying composition. The generic formula is frequently written as FeO(OH)·nH2O, although this is not entirely accurate as the ratio of oxide to hydroxide can vary quite widely. Limonite is one of the three principal iron ores, the others being hematite and magnetite, and has been mined for the production of iron since at least 2500 BP.
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limonite
Limonite is a type of iron ore and natural mineral composed of iron oxide and hydroxides. It is typically brownish in color and was historically used as a source of iron for manufacturing. The name limonite is derived from the word for 'meadow', in allusion to its occurrence as bog iron ore in meadows and marshes. Its hardness ranges from 4 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale.
Webster Dictionary
Limonitenoun
hydrous sesquioxide of iron, an important ore of iron, occurring in stalactitic, mammillary, or earthy forms, of a dark brown color, and yellowish brown powder. It includes bog iron. Also called brown hematite
Etymology: [Gr. leimw`n any moist grassy place, a meadow: cf. F. limonite, G. limonit.]
Wikidata
Limonite
Limonite is an iron ore consisting of a mixture of hydrated iron oxide-hydroxides in varying composition. The generic formula is frequently written as FeO·nH2O, although this is not entirely accurate as the ratio of oxide to hydroxide can vary quite widely. Limonite is one of the two principle iron ores, the other being hematite, and has been mined for the production of iron since at least 2500 BCE.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Limonite
lī′mō-nīt, n. an iron ore—also Brown hematite and Brown iron ore.—adj. Limonit′ic. [Gr. leimōn, a meadow.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
limonite
An iron ore (which see).
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of limonite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of limonite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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