aenigmatite
|ae-nig-ma-tite|
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/iːˈnɪɡməˌtaɪt/
rare mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aenigmatite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ainigma,' where 'ainigma' meant 'riddle' or 'mystery.'
Historical Evolution
'ainigma' transformed into the scientific term 'aenigmatite' to describe the mineral's complex structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'riddle' or 'mystery,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific mineral name.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aenigmatite is a rare silicate mineral that typically forms in alkaline igneous rocks.
The geologist discovered aenigmatite in the volcanic rock sample.
Last updated: 2025/05/17 16:51