cyanite

Meanings

• noun

  A silicate mineral of the aluminosilicate group, with the chemical formula Fe(Cu,Al)2(SiO4)3. It is often found in the same deposits as azurite and forms a series with it.

  - "The miner discovered a rich vein of cyanite and azurite in the mine."
  - "Cyanite is a mineral that forms in the presence of copper and iron."

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Variants

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cyanite , kyanite , kyanites

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Etymology

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From Greek kyanos, 'dark blue'.

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Trivia

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1. Cyanite is also known as copper cyanide.

2. Cyanite is sometimes used as a gemstone and is valued for its unique blue color.

3. Cyanite is not soluble in water, making it a desirable mineral for use in industrial applications.

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Related Concepts

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1. Azurite: A mineral related to cyanite, with a similar chemical composition and often found in the same deposits. Azurite is a copper silicate mineral, with a blue color.

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Culture

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Cyanite is not known to have any significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "cyanite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark blue mineral with copper and iron impurities. Imagine a crystal structure with alternating layers of iron and copper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cyanite with the color blue and the elements copper and iron.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cyan, You Are Into Copper' to remember that cyanite is a mineral that contains copper.

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