pectolite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral consisting of calcium, magnesium, and lithium silicates with water. It forms in layers and has a bluish or greenish color.

  - "The geologist identified pectolite in the rock sample."
  - "The blue mineral found in the cave was identified as pectolite."

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Variants

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pistole , pistoles

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'pecten', meaning 'mussel shell', due to the mineral's resemblance to the shell's interior.

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Trivia

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1. Pectolite is the state mineral of Arkansas, USA.

2. The mineral was first discovered in Germany in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Minerals: Pectolite is a type of mineral.

2. Geology: Pectolite is studied in the field of geology.

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Culture

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In gemology, pectolite is valued for its unique and beautiful colors. It has been used in jewelry and decorative arts.

How to Memorize "pectolite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blue or green mineral that resembles a mussel shell.
   - Visualize the chemical formula: CaMg_(3)Si_(4)O_(12) * 4H_(2)O.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pectolite' with the color blue or green.
   - Remember that it is a mineral that forms in layers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Pectolite is a pretty, blue, layered, interesting, mineral, that's easy to find.'
   - Use the acronym 'PBLIMTE' to remember the properties: Pretty, Blue, Layered, Interesting, Mineral, That's Easy.

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