Fibro cartilaginous

Pertaining to fibro cart i lage. Fibrofer'rite, n . [So called from its fibrous structure.] (Min.) A delicately fibrous sulphate of iron, of a silky, pearly lustre, and pale-yellow or nearly white color. Translucent. Hard . 1-5-2; spec. gr. 1.84. Comp . Sulphuric acid 29-30, sesquioxide of iron 35-15, water 35-55. Occurs at Copiapo, Chili, and in the mines of Paillieres, in dep. Gard, France.