jamesonite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral species in the garnet group with the chemical formula Ca_(3)Al_(2)Si_(3)O_(12). It is characterized by its distinctive green color and occurs primarily in metamorphic rocks.

  - "The geologist identified several samples of jamesonite in the metamorphic rock formation."
  - "Jamesonite is a rare and valuable mineral collectors seek to add to their collections."

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Variants

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Jameson , Leander Starr Jameson , Sir Leander Starr Jameson

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Etymology

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Named after the Scottish mineralogist David Jameson who first described the mineral in 1846.

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Trivia

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1. Jamesonite was first discovered in Scotland, and it is now found in various locations around the world, including the United States, Brazil, and Russia.

2. The mineral's green color is due to the presence of chromium impurities in its crystal structure.

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1. garnet group: A group of silicate minerals that share a common crystal structure and include pyralspite and andradite series minerals such as jamesonite.

2. metamorphic rocks: Rocks that have undergone a change in mineral composition, texture, and structure due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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Culture

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Jamesonite has been featured in various mineral exhibitions and collections due to its unique green color and rarity.

How to Memorize "jamesonite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a green gemstone with a distinct crystalline structure. Visualize its chemical formula: Ca_(3)Al_(2)Si_(3)O_(12).

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jamesonite' with the Scottish mineralogist David Jameson who first described it in 1846.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the mineral's unique green color and its association with Scotland (Jameson).

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