ecrasite

/ɛkrəsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, usually of a yellow or brown colour, consisting of a mixture of iron and titanium oxides, typically found in metamorphic rocks.

“The ecrasite found in the quarry was rich in iron and titanium oxides.”

2. noun

A type of iron ore.

“The ecrasite was extracted from the mine and processed into iron ore.”

Synonyms

  • iron ore
  • titanium ore