jeffersonite

Meanings

• A mineral composed of baryte and water. It was first discovered in Jefferson County, Texas, hence its name.

  - "The sample of jeffersonite was collected from a mine in Texas."
  - "Jeffersonite is a common mineral found in various parts of the world, including the United States."

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Rhymes

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Jeffersonite , Aspiration slight , Astronavigation light , Conservation tight

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Homophones

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1. Jeffersonite (en) :
   

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Variants

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Jeffersonian , Jeffersonians , Jefferson , Thomas Jefferson

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Jeffersonite mineral", "description"=>"A mineral composed of baryte and water.", "lang"=>"en"}

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Etymology

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Named after Jefferson County, Texas, where it was first discovered.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baryte mineral: A mineral composed primarily of barium sulfate.

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Culture

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Jeffersonite has been used in various applications throughout history. For example, it has been used as a decorative mineral in jewelry and as a collectible specimen. It has also been used in the production of paper, as a filler material, and in the production of glass, as a fluxing agent.

How to Memorize "jeffersonite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crystal of jeffersonite. Imagine its translucent, pale blue color. Visualize its hexagonal crystal structure. Imagine its smooth, glassy surface. Visualize its luster, which is described as being vitreous or glassy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jeffersonite' with the image of a crystal of jeffersonite. Remember that it is a mineral composed of baryte and water. Visualize its hexagonal crystal structure and its translucent, pale blue color. Remember that it was first discovered in Jefferson County, Texas, hence its name.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jeffersonite: A beautiful mineral from Texas' to remember the definition and origin of jeffersonite.

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