mellite (Meaning)
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mellite (n.)
A mineral of a honey color, found in brown coal, and partly the result of vegetable decomposition; honeystone. It is a mellitate of alumina.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mellite
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mellite Sentence Examples
- The mellite's golden hue glistened under the sunlight.
- The rock sample was found to contain traces of mellite, a rare aluminum honey stone.
- The mellite was so pure that it resembled hardened honey.
- The ancient Egyptians used mellite in their jewelry and religious ceremonies.
- The mellite crystal displayed a unique trigonal structure.
- The mineral's chemical composition of Al2(C6H2O7)4·18H2O gave it the name "honey stone."
- Mellite is often found in association with lignite coal deposits.
- The mellite's high water content makes it soft and fragile.
- The mellite's characteristic fluorescence under ultraviolet light aids in its identification.
- The mellite in the museum's collection is a testament to the wonders of the mineral kingdom.
FAQs About the word mellite
A mineral of a honey color, found in brown coal, and partly the result of vegetable decomposition; honeystone. It is a mellitate of alumina.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mellite's golden hue glistened under the sunlight.
The rock sample was found to contain traces of mellite, a rare aluminum honey stone.
The mellite was so pure that it resembled hardened honey.
The ancient Egyptians used mellite in their jewelry and religious ceremonies.
