glauconite

noun

a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum

Roots

glaukosglaucon- · Greek · bluish-gray ites-ite · Greek · mineral

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The word glauconite breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: glaucon, from Greek glaukos (“bluish-gray”); and -ite, from Greek ites (“mineral”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.