roscoelite (Meaning)
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roscoelite (n.)
A green micaceous mineral occurring in minute scales. It is essentially a silicate of aluminia and potash containing vanadium.
Synonyms & Antonyms of roscoelite
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
roscoelite Sentence Examples
- Roscoelite is a vanadium-bearing mica mineral that forms in pegmatites.
- The striking green color of roscoelite is caused by the presence of vanadium ions.
- Roscoelite is a relatively rare mineral, and only a few localities worldwide are known to contain it.
- The type locality for roscoelite is in Colorado, USA.
- Roscoelite is an important ore of vanadium.
- Roscoelite is also used as a gemstone.
- The green color of roscoelite is often mistaken for that of emerald.
- Roscolite has been used as a pigment in paints and dyes.
- Roscoelite is a minor mineral in some uranium deposits.
- Roscoelite is associated with other vanadium minerals such as vanadinite and descloizite.
FAQs About the word roscoelite
A green micaceous mineral occurring in minute scales. It is essentially a silicate of aluminia and potash containing vanadium.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Roscoelite is a vanadium-bearing mica mineral that forms in pegmatites.
The striking green color of roscoelite is caused by the presence of vanadium ions.
Roscoelite is a relatively rare mineral, and only a few localities worldwide are known to contain it.
The type locality for roscoelite is in Colorado, USA.
