greensand (soil)

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Scope note
Consists largely of glauconite, a greenish granular mineral containing up to 25% iron, with a large percentage of silica and some potash and aluminum, used especially as a water softener and as a source of potash.
greensand
Accepted term: 02-Dec-2024