ankerite

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ankerite - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Ankerite \An"ker*ite\, n. [So called from Prof. Anker of
     Austria: cf. F. ank['e]rite, G. ankerit.] (Min.)
     A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron.
     [1913 Webster]