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vanadinite

vanadinite

9.9
A red or yellow mineral with lead that is a main source of vanadium
  • noun
  • /vəˈnædəˌnaɪt/
  • Specialized
: vanadinita
  • The bright red crystals in the collection were identified as vanadinite.

Examples

  • Vanadinite is a valuable mineral used as a source of vanadium in industry.

  • Many collectors seek vanadinite for its vibrant colors.

  • Vanadinite is often mined for its high vanadium content.

  • The geologist discovered a rare specimen of vanadinite while surveying the area.

  • The geologist found a piece of vanadinite in the mine.

  • The vibrant red hue of vanadinite makes it a prized specimen among mineral collectors.

  • During the expedition, the team was excited to find a large deposit of vanadinite.

Surface Forms

vanadinite singular
vanadinites plural

Morphology

vanadinite = vanadium (semi-transparent) = vanad + inite + ite

Formed from the element name 'vanadium' + the mineral-forming suffix '-ite'; the relation to vanadium is clear for those who know the element or mineral-naming conventions, but the detailed composition is specialized and may be obscure to general learners.

Etymology

The word vanadinite comes from the element vanadium, which was named after the Norse goddess Vanadis because of the element's beautiful colors, and the ending -ite means 'mineral'. So vanadinite is a mineral that contains vanadium and often has bright red or yellow crystals.