gahnite (Meaning)
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gahnite (n.)
Zinc spinel; automolite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gahnite
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gahnite Sentence Examples
- Gahnite, a rare zinc-aluminum spinel mineral, exhibits a distinctive deep green to bluish-green hue.
- The presence of gahnite crystals in metamorphic rocks indicates high-temperature and pressure conditions.
- Gahnite is primarily found in skarn deposits, where limestone has been altered by hydrothermal fluids.
- The chemical formula for gahnite is ZnAl₂O₄, making it a member of the spinel group of minerals.
- Gahnite's high hardness and resistance to scratching make it suitable for use in abrasive applications.
- Due to its rarity, gahnite is not commonly mined for commercial purposes.
- Collectors prize gahnite specimens for their vibrant color and octahedral crystal form.
- Gahnite has been used as a gemstone in jewelry, particularly in cabochon cuts to showcase its rich green hue.
- Gahnite can be synthetically produced by hydrothermal methods, providing a more affordable alternative to natural crystals.
- The name "gahnite" honors the Swedish chemist Johan Gottlieb Gahn, who first identified the mineral in 1784.
FAQs About the word gahnite
Zinc spinel; automolite.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Gahnite, a rare zinc-aluminum spinel mineral, exhibits a distinctive deep green to bluish-green hue.
The presence of gahnite crystals in metamorphic rocks indicates high-temperature and pressure conditions.
Gahnite is primarily found in skarn deposits, where limestone has been altered by hydrothermal fluids.
The chemical formula for gahnite is ZnAl₂O₄, making it a member of the spinel group of minerals.
