kryolite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed of sodium aluminium borate with the chemical formula Na3AlF6(BO3)3.4H2O.

  - "The mineral kryolite is often found in borate deposits."
  - "Kryolite is an important source of boron."

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Variants

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cryolite , cryolites

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the type locality, Cryolite Hill in Greenland.

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Trivia

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1. Kryolite was first discovered in Greenland in 1879.

2. The name 'kryolite' comes from the Greek word 'kryos,' meaning 'ice,' due to its discovery in a frozen environment.

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1. Boron: A chemical element with the symbol B and atomic number 5. Boron is a metalloid and an essential element for plants.

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Culture

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Kryolite has been used historically as a source of boron, which is an essential element in various industries, including glass manufacturing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

How to Memorize "kryolite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal structure of kryolite.
   - Visualize the chemical formula Na3AlF6(BO3)3.4H2O.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'kryolite' with the mineral's crystal structure or chemical formula.
   - Remember that kryolite is a source of boron.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kryolite: A Boron Source' to remember the meaning and significance of the mineral.

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