Glauconite

Translation of "glauconite" into Russian

Noun

glauconite

glauconites pl

Glauconite is often found in marine sedimentary rocks.

Глауконит часто встречается в морских осадочных породах.

Noun

A greenish mineral of the mica group, typically found in marine sedimentary rocks and used as a fertilizer due to its potassium content.

The geologist identified the green layers in the rock as glauconite, indicating a marine origin.

Adjective

Containing or composed chiefly of glauconite; rich in glauconite.

The drill core revealed a glauconite layer indicative of slow sedimentation.