Arizonite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /aɹɪˈzəʊnaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arizonite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A titanate of iron, Fe₂Ti₃O₉.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A titanate of iron, Fe₂Ti₃O₉.
More Meanings
- (historical mineralogy, obsolete) A kind of iron-laden silver ore discovered during Arizona's silver rush in the 1870s.
Example Sentences
Silver occurs, native, in various lodes... The Sumner lode produces a new combination of ore. The principal vein matter is micaceous iron, iodide of silver, gold, sulphurets of iron, and antimony. The name Arizonite has been given to it by Mr. H. G. Hanks, of San Francisco.
Word Forms
- arizonites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oregonite, iranite, adamite, artroeite, ferrotitanowodginite, ilmenite.
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