eosphorite (Meaning)
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eosphorite (n.)
A hydrous phosphate of alumina and manganese. It is generally of a rose-pink color, -- whence the name.
Synonyms & Antonyms of eosphorite
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
eosphorite Sentence Examples
- Eosphorite, a rare yellowish mineral, is a source of vanadate ore.
- The eosphorite specimen exhibited distinct monoclinic crystals.
- Researchers analyzed the geochemical composition of eosphorite from the Bingham copper mine.
- Eosphorite is primarily found in oxidized vanadium deposits, where it forms as a secondary mineral.
- The eosphorite sample displayed a vitreous to greasy luster.
- Exposure to ultraviolet light can cause eosphorite to fluoresce a bright yellow-green color.
- Mineralogical studies revealed eosphorite's association with other vanadium minerals like vanadinite and descloizite.
- Eosphorite's crystal habit typically consists of tabular or short prismatic forms.
- The eosphorite deposit in the Yaogangxian mine, China, is considered a significant source of vanadium.
- Eosphorite's rarity and unique properties make it a subject of interest for mineral collectors and researchers.
FAQs About the word eosphorite
A hydrous phosphate of alumina and manganese. It is generally of a rose-pink color, -- whence the name.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Eosphorite, a rare yellowish mineral, is a source of vanadate ore.
The eosphorite specimen exhibited distinct monoclinic crystals.
Researchers analyzed the geochemical composition of eosphorite from the Bingham copper mine.
Eosphorite is primarily found in oxidized vanadium deposits, where it forms as a secondary mineral.
