millerite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral belonging to the calcite group, with the chemical formula ZnS(OH) _ 2. It is commonly found in hydrothermal veins and is characterized by its prismatic crystals.

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Variants

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millerite , millerites

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the German mineralogist Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Hermann Moeller, who first described the mineral in 1845.

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Trivia

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1. Millerite was once mistaken for another mineral called willemite due to their similar crystal structures.

2. The mineral's name was officially changed to millerite in 1884.

3. Millerite is also known as zinkspat or zinc blende.

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1. Calcite group: A large mineralogical group characterized by the presence of calcium carbonate in their crystal structures.

2. Hydrothermal veins: Narrow mineral veins formed by the deposition of minerals from hydrothermal fluids.

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Culture

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Millerite has been used as a decorative stone and in jewelry due to its attractive appearance. It is also used in the production of certain types of batteries.

How to Memorize "millerite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a prismatic crystal of millerite, its smooth surfaces reflecting light in various shades of white and gray.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'millerite' with the name of its discoverer, Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Hermann Moeller.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Miller Is A Rock Star' to memorize the name of the mineral.

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