ankerite Min.
(ˈæŋkəraɪt)
[Named after Prof. Anker of Styria: see -ite.]
A mineral closely allied to Dolomite, with the magnesia largely replaced by iron, with or without manganese.
| 1843 W. Humble Dict. Geol., Ankerite, Paratomous limestone..found in the mines of Styria. 1878 Lawrence Cotta's Rocks Class. 50 Ankerite is particularly rich in iron. |