Min. [Named after Prof. Anker of Styria: see -ITE.] A mineral closely allied to Dolomite, with the magnesia largely replaced by iron, with or without manganese.
1843. Humble, Dict. Geol., Ankerite, Paratomous limestone … found in the mines of Styria.
1878. Lawrence, Cotta’s Rocks Class., 50. Ankerite is particularly rich in iron.
