lazulite

laz·u·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [laz-uh-lahyt, lazh-uh-]
- /ˈlæz əˌlaɪt, ˈlæʒ ə-/
- /ˈlæ.zə.ˌlaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [laz-uh-lahyt, lazh-uh-]
- /ˈlæz əˌlaɪt, ˈlæʒ ə-/

Definitions of lazulite word

noun lazulite an azure-blue mineral, hydrous magnesium iron aluminum phosphate, (FeMg)Al 2 P 2 O 8 (OH) 2 . 1
noun lazulite (mineralogy) A semi-precious gemstone that is a basic phosphate of magnesium, iron and aluminium. 1
noun lazulite a blue mineral, consisting of hydrated magnesium iron phosphate, occurring in metamorphic rocks. Formula: (Mg,Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2 0
noun lazulite a hard, glassy, bright blue, monoclinic mineral, (Mg,Fe)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2, used sometimes as a gem; hydrous magnesium-iron aluminum phosphate 0

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Origin of lazulite

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < Medieval Latin lāzul(um) azure, lapis lazuli + -ite1

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lazulite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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