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gothite

/ˈɡoʊθaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does gothite mean?

noun

A rare or obsolete mineral, a hydrated iron arsenate. It is a secondary mineral that forms in the oxidation zone of iron sulfide deposits.

Example

"The geologist carefully examined the gothite crystals in the rock sample."

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