👉 The term "anthraconite" is a geological term used to describe the formation of an iron-rich mineralized rock or sediment. It is typically associated with the presence of iron oxides, such as hematite (Fe3O4), on the surface of rocks and can be found in various parts of the Earth's crust. The term "anthraconite" was first described by Carl von Linné in 1759, but it wasn't until the 2