galenite

Meanings

• A mineral composed of sulfosalt of lead and antimony. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system and is commonly found in hydrothermal veins and granitic pegmatites.

  - "Example 1: The mineral galenite was found in the hydrothermal vein of the mine. Example 2: The geologist identified the mineral as galenite based on its crystal structure and chemical composition."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with galenite
almighty , antimony , believability , calamine , capability , catalytic , chivalric , citrine , clemency , climactic , constancy , conviviality , courageous , crematory , credibility , crimson , crystalline , cynical

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Variants

List of all variants of galenite that leads to same result
galantine , galantines

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name 'galenite' is derived from the name of the ancient Greek physician Galen (129-199 AD), who was famous for his extensive works on anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. The mineral was named in his honor due to its association with lead and antimony, which were commonly used in ancient medicine.

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