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paragonite

paragonite

9.9
A pale brown or colorless mineral like mica that contains sodium and forms in rocks changed by heat and pressure
  • noun
  • /ˈpærəɡəˌnaɪt/
  • Specialized
: paragonita
  • The rock sample contained crystals of paragonite intergrown with other micas.

Examples

  • Under the microscope, the thin section revealed flakes of paragonite among the metamorphic minerals.

  • Geologists identified paragonite by its pale brown color and sodium content.

  • The geologist identified a sample of paragonite in the rock formation.

  • Can you explain what paragonite is?

  • Geologists identified paragonite by its pale brown color and sodium content.

  • The rock sample contained crystals of paragonite intergrown with other micas.

  • Under the microscope, the thin section revealed flakes of paragonite among the metamorphic minerals.

Surface Forms

paragonite singular
paragonites plural

Etymology

Paragonite starts with para-, meaning 'beside' or 'near', and ends with -ite, a common ending for minerals. It was named as a mica 'beside' or 'like' other micas, so the name helps you remember it is a mineral containing sodium often found with other minerals in rocks.