pectolite (Meaning)
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pectolite (n.)
A whitish mineral occurring in radiated or fibrous crystalline masses. It is a hydrous silicate of lime and soda.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pectolite
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pectolite Sentence Examples
- Pectolite, a hydrous calcium sodium silicate, is a rare mineral found in metamorphic rocks.
- The pectolite crystals exhibited a radiating fibrous habit, resembling a brush.
- The pectolite specimen was translucent and had a pearly luster.
- The pectolite deposit was located in a remote mountain range, making it difficult to access.
- The pectolite's fibrous structure gave it excellent thermal insulation properties.
- Pectolite is often used as a gemstone, due to its unique appearance and durability.
- The pectolite sample contained trace amounts of other minerals, such as calcite and quartz.
- Scientists have found evidence of hydrothermal alteration in pectolite-bearing rocks.
- The pectolite-rich layer of the rock formation was easily distinguishable from the surrounding strata.
- Pectolite is a valuable mineral for studying the geological processes that shaped the Earth's crust.
FAQs About the word pectolite
A whitish mineral occurring in radiated or fibrous crystalline masses. It is a hydrous silicate of lime and soda.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Pectolite, a hydrous calcium sodium silicate, is a rare mineral found in metamorphic rocks.
The pectolite crystals exhibited a radiating fibrous habit, resembling a brush.
The pectolite specimen was translucent and had a pearly luster.
The pectolite deposit was located in a remote mountain range, making it difficult to access.
