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baddeleyite

baddeleyite

9.9
A rare mineral made of zirconium oxide used to get zirconium metal
  • noun
  • /ˈbædəlɪˌaɪt/
  • Specialized
: baddeleyita
  • Researchers discovered a significant deposit of baddeleyite in the region.

Examples

  • Baddeleyite is an important source of zirconium for industrial applications.

  • The geologist discovered a rare baddeleyite crystal in the cave.

  • The gemstone is primarily composed of baddeleyite, giving it unique physical properties.

  • Many baddeleyites have been found in the region.

  • Baddeleyite is a rare mineral used in the production of zirconium-based ceramics.

  • The geologist found a beautiful baddeleyite crystal while exploring the mountains.

  • In recent studies, baddeleyite was identified as a key material in nuclear waste management.

Surface Forms

baddeleyite singular
baddeleyites plural

Morphology

baddeleyite = Baddeley (semi-transparent) = baddeley + ite

Formed by adding the mineral-forming suffix '-ite' to the proper name 'Baddeley'; the formation is regular but requires knowledge of '-ite' and the eponym to fully interpret.

Etymology

Baddeleyite is named after a person called Baddeley, and the ending -ite is a common mineral ending, like in graphite, meaning a 'mineral' or 'rock'. So baddeleyite is the mineral that carries the name of Baddeley.