melanite

Meanings

• noun

  A dark-colored mineral, variety of pyroxene, often used as a gemstone.

  - "The ring you gave me is made of beautiful melanite."
  - "Melanite is a popular choice for collectors and jewelry makers."

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Variants

List of all variants of melanite that leads to same result
melanite , melanites , melanitic

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Etymology

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From Greek melas (black) and lithos (stone).

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Trivia

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1. Melanite is the state gemstone of Connecticut.

2. Melanite was used in ancient Egypt to make statues and jewelry.

3. Melanite is also known as black orthoclase.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pyroxene: A group of silicate minerals with the general formula XY[SiO3]Z, where X is magnesium, iron, or calcium; Y is aluminum, magnesium, or iron; and Z is silicon dioxide.

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Culture

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Melanite has been used in ancient Greek and Roman jewelry, as well as in modern jewelry designs.

How to Memorize "melanite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a black stone with a smooth, polished surface. Visualize its shape and color to help remember the word melanite.

2. associate
   

   - Associate melanite with the color black and the word 'gemstone' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Melanite: A black stone, shining bright' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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