wernerite
|wer-ner-ite|
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/ˈwɜrnəˌraɪt/
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/ˈwɜːnəˌraɪt/
mineral in scapolite group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wernerite' originates from German, specifically named after the German geologist 'Abraham Gottlob Werner'.
Historical Evolution
'wernerite' was named in the 19th century in honor of Werner's contributions to mineralogy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was simply a name for a mineral, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mineral belonging to the scapolite group, typically found in metamorphic rocks.
The geologist discovered a vein of wernerite in the rock formation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/16 19:58