baddeleyite

[bad-l-ee-ahyt, bad-lee-]

noun

1. a mineral, zirconium oxide, ZrO 2 , used as a refractory.

baddeleyite

/ ˈbædlɪˌaɪt /

noun

1. a mineral consisting largely of zirconium dioxide: a source of zirconium. Formula: ZrO 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of baddeleyite¹

1890–95; named after Joseph Baddeley, Englishman who first brought specimens to Europe (in 19th century) from Asia; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of baddeleyite¹

C19: named after J. Baddeley , British geologist

Example Sentences

Researchers found the former presence of cubic zirconia, which has reverted to a mineral known as baddeleyite.

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The study analyzed some of the oldest known Martian minerals, looking at zircon and baddeleyite grains seen in Martian meteorites, utilizing electron microscopy and atom probe tomography.

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The young baddeleyite formed nearly 200 million years ago when the shergottites’ source rock crystallized on or near the Martian surface.

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The analysis revealed that the baddeleyite formed over 4.3 billion years ago.

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He also noted the presence of micron-scale grains of baddeleyite, a highly durable zirconium-rich mineral that is often used in uranium–lead dating.

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