xenotime

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral belonging to the monazite group, characterized by its unique crystal structure and radioactive properties.

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Variants

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centime , centimes

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Etymology

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From the Greek words xenos (stranger) and time (cut), due to its discovery in strange or unusual places and its use in radiometric dating.

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Trivia

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1. Xenotime is one of the few minerals that exhibit piezoelectric properties, meaning they generate an electric charge when subjected to pressure.

2. Xenotime was first discovered in the late 19th century and was named by the German mineralogist Paul Groth.

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1. Monazite: A group of phosphate and silicate minerals, including xenotime, that contain rare earth elements and are used in various industrial applications.

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Xenotime has been used in the field of geology for radiometric dating and in the study of the Earth's history. It is also of interest to collectors due to its unique crystal structure and radioactive properties.

How to Memorize "xenotime"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal structure with unique properties and the word 'xenotime' written next to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xenotime' with the Earth's history and radiometric dating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Xenon's Time Is Measured' to remember the name.

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