noachite

/noʊˈækaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of manganese iron oxide mineral.

“The geologist carefully examined the noachite crystals under a microscope.”

2. noun

A type of reddish-brown iron oxide mineral, also known as ferrospinel.

“The mine produced large quantities of noachite, which was later extracted and sold.”

Synonyms

  • ferrospinel
  • manganite

Antonyms

  • oxide