hemimorphite

[hem-i-mawr-fahyt]

noun

1. a hydrous zinc silicate mineral, Zn 4 (OH) 2 Si 2 O 7 ⋅H 2 O, occurring in clear, colorless orthorhombic crystals; calamine: an ore of zinc.

hemimorphite

/ ˌhɛmɪˈmɔːfaɪt /

noun

1. Also called (US): calamine. a white mineral consisting of hydrated zinc silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form: a common ore of zinc. Formula: Zn 4 Si 2 O 7 (OH) 2 .H 2 O

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemimorphite¹

First recorded in 1865–70; hemi- + morph(ic) ( def. ) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

No stranger to diamonds and gold, she is also known for incorporating unexpected stones and minerals, such as hemimorphite, jet,chrysocolla, and volcanic rock, often mixing several in a single necklace or bracelet.

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