Warwickite

Warwickite
Warwickite War"wick*ite, n. (Min.) A dark brown or black mineral, occurring in prismatic crystals imbedded in limestone near Warwick, New York. It consists of the borate and titanate of magnesia and iron. [1913 Webster]

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