knebelite (Meaning)

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knebelite (n.)

A mineral of a gray, red, brown, or green color, and glistening luster. It is a silicate of iron and manganese.

Synonyms & Antonyms of knebelite

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knebelite Sentence Examples

  1. Knebelite is a rare iron manganese silicate mineral commonly found in granite pegmatites.
  2. The chemical formula for knebelite is Mn2Fe2+SiO4, and it crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system.
  3. Knebelite is typically black or reddish-brown in color and has a vitreous luster.
  4. It is considered a semi-precious gemstone and is used in jewelry.
  5. Knebelite is also used as a source of manganese and iron.
  6. The mineral was first discovered in Sweden in 1885 and is named after the locality where it was found, Knebelite Mine.
  7. Knebelite is not a very common mineral and is only found in a few locations around the world.
  8. The largest deposits of knebelite are found in Sweden, Norway, and Madagascar.
  9. Knebelite is a popular collector's item for mineral enthusiasts.
  10. Due to its rarity, knebelite can be quite valuable, with some specimens fetching high prices at auction.

FAQs About the word knebelite

A mineral of a gray, red, brown, or green color, and glistening luster. It is a silicate of iron and manganese.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Knebelite is a rare iron manganese silicate mineral commonly found in granite pegmatites.

The chemical formula for knebelite is Mn2Fe2+SiO4, and it crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system.

Knebelite is typically black or reddish-brown in color and has a vitreous luster.

It is considered a semi-precious gemstone and is used in jewelry.