staurolite

stau·ro·lite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stawr-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈstɔr əˌlaɪt/
- /stˈɔːrəlˌaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stawr-uh-lahyt]
- /ˈstɔr əˌlaɪt/

Definitions of staurolite word

noun staurolite a mineral, basic iron aluminum silicate, Fe 2 Al 2 O 7 (SiO 4) 4 (OH), occurring in brown to black prismatic crystals, which are often twinned in the form of a cross. 1
noun staurolite a brown glassy mineral consisting of iron aluminium silicate in the form of prismatic crystals: used as a gemstone. Formula: Fe2Al9Si4O11(OH)2 0
noun staurolite a dark-colored mineral, (Fe,Mg)2Al9Si4O23(OH), a silicate of iron and aluminum: the crystals are often found twinned in the form of a cross 0

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Origin of staurolite

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < Greek stauró(s) a cross + -lite

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Parts of speech for Staurolite

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staurolite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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