Siderophyllite
Translation of "siderophyllite" into Russian
siderophyllite
NounUK
/ˌsɪdəˈrɒfɪlaɪt/
US
/ˌsaɪdərˈfɪlaɪt/
siderophyllite
siderophyllites pl
Siderophyllite is a rare mineral found in certain types of granite.
Сидерофиллит — это редкий минерал, встречающийся в некоторых типах гранита.
Definitions
siderophyllite
NounUK
/ˌsɪdəˈrɒfɪlaɪt/
US
/ˌsaɪdərˈfɪlaɪt/
A rare mineral belonging to the mica group, characterized by its dark brown to black color and high iron content.
The geologist was excited to discover a sample of siderophyllite in the rock formation.
A basic potassium iron aluminium silicate mica (KFe2Al(Al2Si2O10)(OH)2) occurring chiefly in granitic and pegmatitic rocks.
Siderophyllite often forms in late-stage granitic pegmatites rich in iron.
siderophyllite
AdjectiveUK
/ˌsɪdəˈrɒfɪlaɪt/
US
/ˌsaɪdərˈfɪlaɪt/
Containing, composed of, or related to siderophyllite.
The sample showed siderophyllite layers alternating with quartz.