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The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the chalk and other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and potash. See Greensand.

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  1. n. The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the chalk and other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and potash. See Greensand.
  2. n. a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand
  3. The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the chalk and other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and potash. See Greensand.
  4. The green mineral characteristic of the greensand of the chalkand other formations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and potash.See Greensand.
  5. n a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand