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zinnwaldite


Meanings
  • noun

    A mineral species belonging to the garnet group, characterized by its unique manganese-rich composition and brownish-red color.

    - "Zinnwaldite is a rare mineral found in metamorphic rocks."
    - "The brownish-red color of zinnwaldite is due to its high manganese content."

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Annamese , Annamite
Etymology
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Named after the town of Zinnwald in Saxony, Germany, where it was first discovered in the late 18th century.


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  1. Zinnwaldite was first discovered in 1782 by the mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner.

  2. Zinnwaldite is the state mineral of South Dakota, USA.


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  1. garnet group minerals: A group of minerals characterized by their crystal structure and composition, including pyralspite garnets, ugrandite, and zinnwaldite.


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Zinnwaldite has been studied extensively in the field of mineralogy due to its unique composition and rarity. It has also been used in various scientific research and applications, such as in the study of mineral formation processes and in the development of new technologies.

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  1. visualize

    - Imagine a brownish-red gemstone with a unique crystal structure, representing zinnwaldite.

  2. associate

    - Associate the name 'zinnwaldite' with the town of Zinnwald and its rich mining history.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the unique color and name of the mineral: 'Brown is for Zinnwaldite'.


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