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phillipsite

phillipsite

9.9
A white or reddish mineral with small crystals often found in volcanic rock
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪlɪpˌsaɪt/
  • Specialized
: filipsita
  • The volcanic rocks in the region are rich in phillipsite and other zeolites.

Examples

  • Thin sections of the specimen revealed the presence of phillipsite crystals.

  • Researchers discovered a deposit of phillipsite near the coastal cliffs.

  • The mineral phillipsite is often found in volcanic rocks.

  • Have you ever seen phillipsite in its natural form?

  • The volcanic rocks in the region are rich in phillipsite and other zeolites.

  • Researchers discovered a deposit of phillipsite near the coastal cliffs.

  • Thin sections of the specimen revealed the presence of phillipsite crystals.

Synonyms

zeolite
vsphillipsite
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A natural mineral with many tiny holes used to filter water and remove heavy metals

is a specific mineral in that group, usually pale and containing calcium

Surface Forms

phillipsite singular
phillipsites plural

Morphology

phillipsite = Phillips (opaque) = phillips + ite

Formed from a personal name plus the mineral-forming suffix '-ite'; knowing the name does not help a learner infer the mineral's meaning or properties.

Etymology

Phillipsite is named for the English geologist William Phillips plus the common mineral ending -ite, which means 'a mineral'. So the name simply tells you it is a mineral named after Phillips.