vivianite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral of the amphibole group, characterized by its green color and formula (Mg,Fe)(_3)Al(_2)Si(_3)O(_10)(OH)(_2).

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Variants

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vivandiere , vivandieres

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Etymology

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Named after the French mineralogist J.F.F. Hauy, who first described it in 1824.

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Trivia

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1. Vivianite was first discovered in the Viviani mine in France.

2. It is often found in association with other minerals such as pyrite and quartz.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amphibole group: A mineral group characterized by their double chain silicate structure.

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Vivianite has been used as a decorative stone and in the production of glass. It is also significant in the field of mineralogy.

How to Memorize "vivianite"

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   - Imagine a green mineral with the chemical formula (Mg,Fe)(_3)Al(_2)Si(_3)O(_10)(OH)(_2).

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the mineralogist J.F.F. Hauy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in its name: Vivid Amphibole, Founded by Hauy.

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