galerite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral belonging to the mica group, with the chemical formula KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2. It is characterized by its plate-like crystals and its ability to cleave easily.

  - "Galerite is a common mineral found in metamorphic rocks."
  - "The mineral galerite is known for its distinctive blue color and its ability to cleave into thin, flat plates."

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Variants

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galleried , galleries , gallery , galleryite , galleryites

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'galate', meaning milk-white, due to the mineral's pale color.

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Trivia

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1. Galerite is one of the minerals that gives the famous Blue John Flintstone its distinctive blue color.

2. The mineral galerite was first described in 1824 by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mica group: A group of silicate minerals characterized by their plate-like structure and their ability to cleave easily.

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Culture

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Galerite has been used in the production of electrical insulators and in the manufacture of ceramics. It has also been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin conditions.

How to Memorize "galerite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, flat plate made of a pale, milky substance. This is what galerite looks like.
   - Visualize a mineral with a blue tint and a plate-like structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'galerite' with the image of a thin, flat plate.
   - Think of a mineral that is used in the production of electrical insulators.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Galerite' is a 'Galate' mineral, with a 'Galate'-like structure.
   - Think of 'Galerite' as a 'Galate' mineral with 'Galate'-like properties.

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