SIDERITE

n.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Carbonate of iron, an important ore of iron occuring generally in cleavable masses, but also in rhombohedral crystals. It is of a light yellowish brown color. Called also sparry iron, spathic iron.

2.
n.

A meteorite consisting solely of metallic iron.

3.
n.

An indigo-blue variety of quartz.

4.
n.

Formerly, magnetic iron ore, or loadstone.

5.
n.

Any plant of the genus Sideritis; ironwort.