covelline

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral, specifically a manganese silicate with the formula Mn2SiO4. It is a brown to black mineral that is often found in metamorphic rocks and in hydrothermal veins.

  - "Covelline is a common mineral found in metamorphic rocks."
  - "The mineral deposit contained large quantities of covelline and pyroxene."

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Variants

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covelline , covellines , covellite , covellites

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'covellus', meaning 'hump' or 'lump', due to the mineral's rounded, hump-like formations.

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Trivia

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1. Covelline is also known as pyrolusite or manganese dioxide.

2. Covelline was used as a pigment in ancient Egypt for cosmetics and to paint hieroglyphics.

3. The largest covelline deposit is located in South Africa.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manganese: A mineral that is a primary source of manganese, an essential element for human and animal nutrition and for various industrial applications.

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Culture

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Covelline has been used in various fields such as geology, mineralogy, and metallurgy. It is also of interest to collectors and mineral enthusiasts.

How to Memorize "covelline"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rounded, brown or black mineral resembling a hump or lump.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'covelline' with the mineral world, specifically with manganese and metamorphic rocks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Covelline: A Coveted Mineral Involving Manganese' to help remember the definition.

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