Definition
gothites
noun
- Plural of gothite; a mineral form of iron oxyhydroxide, typically brown or yellow, used as an ore of iron and as a pigment.
Usage: mineralogy; technical
Examples
- Gothites are commonly found in weathered iron deposits and laterite soils.
- The geologist identified gothites in the rock sample using X-ray diffraction.
- Gothites contribute to the yellow and brown coloration of many natural soils.
- Industrial applications of gothites include use as pigments in paints and coatings.
- The abundance of gothites in the ore body made it economically viable for iron extraction.