witherite (Meaning)
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witherite (n.)
Barium carbonate occurring in white or gray six-sided twin crystals, and also in columnar or granular masses.
Synonyms & Antonyms of witherite
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
witherite Sentence Examples
- The witherite crystals sparkled brilliantly under the sunlight.
- Miners extracted witherite from the mine, using it as a flux in ceramic production.
- Witherite's white color and opacity make it a valuable mineral for paints.
- The chemical composition of witherite is barium carbonate.
- Witherite is found in various locations worldwide, including England, the United States, and Morocco.
- The name "witherite" is derived from the English scientist William Withering.
- Witherite is a brittle mineral with a low hardness on the Mohs scale.
- The weathering of witherite can result in the formation of barium sulfate.
- Witherite is used in the production of glass, making it an essential industrial material.
- Witherite is not radioactive and poses no health risks when handled properly.
FAQs About the word witherite
Barium carbonate occurring in white or gray six-sided twin crystals, and also in columnar or granular masses.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The witherite crystals sparkled brilliantly under the sunlight.
Miners extracted witherite from the mine, using it as a flux in ceramic production.
Witherite's white color and opacity make it a valuable mineral for paints.
The chemical composition of witherite is barium carbonate.
