willemite Synonyms

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willemite Meaning

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A silicate of zinc, usually occurring massive and of a greenish yellow color, also in reddish crystals (troostite) containing manganese.

Willemite, a zinc silicate mineral, is known for its vibrant green fluorescence under ultraviolet light.
The distinctive honey-yellow color of willemite makes it highly sought after for jewelry and ornamental purposes.
The presence of manganese impurities in willemite enhances its fluorescence and gives it a striking green glow.
Franklin, New Jersey, is a renowned locality for willemite, with specimens displaying exceptional fluorescence.
The intense green fluorescence of willemite has made it a popular subject for scientific study and spectroscopic analysis.
Willemite-bearing marbles from Sussex County, New Jersey, showcase the mineral's characteristic fluorescence and crystalline structure.
The use of willemite in zinc ore extraction has diminished due to the availability of other more efficient methods.
The discovery of willemite in the late 19th century revolutionized the field of fluorescent lighting.
Willemite is often used in combination with calcite to create "Franklinite," a mineral assemblage with vibrant fluorescence.
The unique fluorescence of willemite makes it a fascinating addition to mineral collections and educational displays.

A silicate of zinc, usually occurring massive and of a greenish yellow color, also in reddish crystals (troostite) containing manganese.

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Willemite, a zinc silicate mineral, is known for its vibrant green fluorescence under ultraviolet light.

The distinctive honey-yellow color of willemite makes it highly sought after for jewelry and ornamental purposes.

The presence of manganese impurities in willemite enhances its fluorescence and gives it a striking green glow.

Franklin, New Jersey, is a renowned locality for willemite, with specimens displaying exceptional fluorescence.