bilinite

bilinite

[′bil·ə‚nīt]

(mineralogy)

Fe²⁺Fe³⁺(SO₄)₄·22H₂O A white to yellowish mineral consisting of a hydrated sulfate of divalent and trivalent iron; occurs in radial-fibrous aggregates.

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