cryolite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed of sodium aluminum fluoride, Na3AlF6, with a hexagonal crystal structure. It is often found in the mineral pegmatite and is used as a flux in the production of aluminum.

  - "Cryolite is an essential component in the production of aluminum."
  - "The mine in Greenland is the largest source of cryolite in the world."

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Variants

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cryolite , cryolites

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Etymology

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The name cryolite comes from the Greek words kryos (frost) and lithos (stone), reflecting its discovery in cold regions.

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Trivia

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1. Cryolite was first discovered in Greenland in 1829.

2. Cryolite is the only significant source of fluoride for the production of aluminum.

3. Greenland is the largest supplier of cryolite in the world.

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1. Aluminum: A lightweight, silvery-white metal with the chemical symbol Al. It is the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust and is widely used in various industries due to its low density and high conductivity.

2. Pegmatite: A coarse-grained igneous rock that forms from slowly cooling magma. It is characterized by its large, well-formed crystals and is a common source of various minerals, including cryolite.

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Culture

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Cryolite has been used as a symbol of the cold and icy landscapes of Greenland and other Arctic regions in literature and art.

How to Memorize "cryolite"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize cryolite, imagine a large, icy crystal with the name 'cryolite' written on it. Visualize it in a cold, frosty landscape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cryolite with the cold and icy landscapes of the Arctic and Greenland.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cold Crystal' to remember the name cryolite.

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