turgite Min.
(ˈtɜːdʒaɪt)
[Named by Hermann 1845, from the Turginsk mine, Ural Mtns., where found: see -ite1.]
A hydrous sesquioxide of iron, allied to limonite but containing less water.
| 1850 Ansted Elem. Geol., Min. etc. §454 Brown hæmatite. Under this..we include..Limonite,..Turgite, Iron ochre, and others. 1888 Rutley Rock-Forming Min. 122 Turgite..also gives a red streak. |