amarantite
|a-mar-an-tite|
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/əˈmærəntaɪt/
unfading mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amarantite' originates from the Greek word 'amarantos,' meaning 'unfading,' combined with the mineral suffix '-ite.'
Historical Evolution
'amarantos' transformed into the mineralogical term 'amarantite' to describe its unique properties.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the unfading nature of the mineral, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare mineral composed of basic ferric sulfate, typically found in volcanic fumaroles.
The geologist discovered amarantite in the volcanic region.
Last updated: 2025/07/08 05:36