1. a red or reddish-brown iron oxide mineral that is a variety of hematite
Usage: mineralogy

Examples

• The geologist identified turgite in the rock sample by its distinctive reddish-brown color.
• Turgite forms when hematite undergoes hydration processes.
• The mineral collection included specimens of both hematite and turgite.
• Turgite deposits were found in the oxidized zone of the iron ore mine.
• The reddish streak left by turgite helped distinguish it from other iron minerals.