Chalybite

Translation of "chalybite" into Russian

Noun

/ˈʧælɪbaɪt/

chalybite

chalybites pl

Additional translations

Noun

/ˈʧælɪbaɪt/

A mineral consisting of iron(II) carbonate, also known as siderite, which is an important iron ore.

The geologist discovered a rich vein of chalybite in the old mine.

Adjective

/ˈʧælɪbaɪt/

Consisting of, containing, or relating to the mineral chalybite (siderite).

The chalybite layers in the strata indicate periods of iron-rich sedimentation.