brookite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral belonging to the hexagonal system, characterized by its brownish-black or dark green color. It is a member of the titanate group and has the chemical formula TiO2(SiO2)2.

  - "The geologist identified several minerals in the rock sample, including brookite."
  - "Brookite is a common mineral found in metamorphic rocks."

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Variants

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brookite , brookites

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Etymology

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Named after the English mineralogist Dr. Henry Brook, who first identified and described this mineral in 1824.

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Trivia

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1. Brookite was first discovered in Cornwall, England.

2. It is a primary mineral in the ilmenite-magnetite-hematite series.

3. Brookite is an important source of titanium, which is used in various industries, including pigments, ceramics, and electronics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Titanate minerals: A group of minerals that include brookite, ilmenite, and anatase. They are characterized by their titanium dioxide content.

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Culture

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Brookite is not known to have any significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "brookite"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize brookite, imagine a dark, mineral-rich rock containing tiny, brownish-black or dark green crystals. These crystals represent the brookite minerals within the rock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'brookite' with the mineral's dark color and its connection to titanate minerals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the mineral's name, 'B', to represent 'Brook's mineral' or 'Black Rock's main component'.

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