mimetite (Meaning)
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mimetite (n.)
A mineral occurring in pale yellow or brownish hexagonal crystals. It is an arseniate of lead.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mimetite
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mimetite Sentence Examples
- The vibrant yellow crystals of mimetite caught the mineralogist's eye.
- The mimetite specimen displayed an intricate crystal structure that resembled a miniature cathedral.
- The lead-arsenate mineral mimetite was used as a paint pigment in the 19th century.
- Mimetite's hexagonal prismatic habit gave it a distinctive appearance.
- The gemstone mimetite often exhibits a vitreous luster.
- The rare mineral mimetite was discovered in the silver mines of Mexico.
- The crystallography of mimetite has been extensively studied by mineralogists.
- The chemical composition of mimetite is Pb5(AsO4)3Cl.
- Mimetite is a secondary mineral often found in association with other lead ores.
- The mining of mimetite has historically been important for the production of lead and arsenic.
FAQs About the word mimetite
A mineral occurring in pale yellow or brownish hexagonal crystals. It is an arseniate of lead.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vibrant yellow crystals of mimetite caught the mineralogist's eye.
The mimetite specimen displayed an intricate crystal structure that resembled a miniature cathedral.
The lead-arsenate mineral mimetite was used as a paint pigment in the 19th century.
Mimetite's hexagonal prismatic habit gave it a distinctive appearance.
