tremolite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed of calcium magnesium silicate hydroxide, with the chemical formula CaMg(SiO3)2(OH)2. It belongs to the pyroxene mineral group and occurs as prismatic crystals or in massive form.

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Variants

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tremolite , tremolites , tremolitic

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Etymology

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From Greek tremole, to shake or tremble, due to its characteristic trembling or splitting when heated.

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Trivia

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1. Tremolite is the state mineral of California.

2. Tremolite is often found in asbestos deposits and was once a major source of this dangerous mineral.

3. The color of tremolite can range from green to white, depending on the impurities present in the mineral.

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1. Pyroxene: A group of minerals that form a significant part of the Earth's crust. They are characterized by their prismatic crystal structure and their chain silicate composition.

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Culture

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Tremolite has been used in various industries such as glassmaking, ceramics, and foundry work due to its high melting point and good refractory properties. It has also been found in meteorites and in the mineral veins of mountains.

How to Memorize "tremolite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal of tremolite, prismatic in shape, with a trembling or shaking motion when heated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word tremolite with the image of a mineral that is used in various industries and has a unique property of trembling when heated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Trembling Tremolite' to remember the name of the mineral.

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