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PRONUNCIATION OF PYROPHYLLITE

pyrophyllite  [ˌpaɪrəʊˈfɪlaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PYROPHYLLITE

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Pyrophyllite is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PYROPHYLLITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pyrophyllite

Pyrophyllite

Pyrophyllite is a phyllosilicate mineral composed of aluminium silicate hydroxide: Al2Si4O102. It occurs in two more or less distinct varieties, namely, as crystalline folia and as compact masses; distinct crystals are not known. The folia have a pronounced pearly lustre, owing to the presence of a perfect cleavage parallel to their surfaces: they are flexible but not elastic, and are usually arranged radially in fan-like or spherical groups. This variety, when heated before the blowpipe, exfoliates and swells up to many times its original volume, hence the name pyrophyllite, from the Greek pyros and phyllos, given by R. Hermann in 1829. The color of both varieties is white, pale green, greyish or yellowish; they are very soft and are greasy to the touch. The specific gravity is 2.65 - 2.85. The two varieties are thus very similar to talc.

Definition of pyrophyllite in the English dictionary

The definition of pyrophyllite in the dictionary is a white, silvery, or green micaceous mineral that consists of hydrated aluminium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form and occurs in metamorphic rocks. Formula: Al2Si4O102.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PYROPHYLLITE


anthophyllite
ˌænθəʊˈfɪlaɪt
daylight
ˈdeɪˌlaɪt
delight
dɪˈlaɪt
flashlight
ˈflæʃˌlaɪt
flight
flaɪt
highlight
ˈhaɪˌlaɪt
illite
ˈɪlaɪt
light
laɪt
lite
laɪt
moonlight
ˈmuːnˌlaɪt
phyllite
ˈfɪlaɪt
polite
pəˈlaɪt
satellite
ˈsætəˌlaɪt
slight
slaɪt
spilite
ˈspaɪlaɪt
spotlight
ˈspɒtˌlaɪt
stylite
ˈstaɪlaɪt
sunlight
ˈsʌnlaɪt
tillite
ˈtɪlaɪt
twilight
ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PYROPHYLLITE

pyrope
pyrophobia
pyrophobic
pyrophone
pyrophoric
pyrophorous
pyrophorus
pyrophosphate
pyrophosphoric acid
pyrophotometer
pyrophotometry
pyroscope
pyrosis
pyrosome
pyrostat
pyrostatic
pyrosulphate
pyrosulphuric
pyrosulphuric acid
pyrotartrate

WORDS THAT END LIKE PYROPHYLLITE

antisatellite
apophyllite
argillite
artificial satellite
carnallite
communications satellite
corallite
covellite
crystallite
direct broadcasting by satellite
elite
fixed satellite
microsatellite
mullite
observation satellite
rubellite
spy satellite
Stellite
telecommunications satellite
wavellite
weather satellite

Synonyms and antonyms of pyrophyllite in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «pyrophyllite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PYROPHYLLITE

Find out the translation of pyrophyllite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pyrophyllite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pyrophyllite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

叶腊石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pirofilita
570 millions of speakers

English

pyrophyllite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pyrophyllite
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البروفيليت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пирофиллит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pyrophyllite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pyrophyllite
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pyrophyllite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pyrophyllite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pyrophyllit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パイロフィライト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

파이로 필
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pyrophyllite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pyrophyllite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pyrophyllite
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पियरोफायलीट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pirofilit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pyrophyllite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pirofyllit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пирофиллит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pirofilita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pyrophyllite
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pyrophyllite
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pyrofyllit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pyrofyllitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pyrophyllite

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PYROPHYLLITE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pyrophyllite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PYROPHYLLITE»

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B084: Talcose minerals in Nevada: talc, chlorite, and ...
Orebodies commonly are mixtures of several talcose minerals plus minor impurities, and both talcose minerals and impurities may severely affect the properties of the material. TABLE 1 Uses of talc, soapstone, and pyrophyllite in 1970 Use ...
Keith G. Papke
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Rock-forming Minerals: Non-silicates: oxides, hydroxides and ...
A pyrophyllite—diaspore deposit (Fukae Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan) described by Watanabe (I953) was believed to have formed by the action of a magmatic emanation containing AIF3 on sandstone. Lovering & Shepard (1960)  ...
J. F. W. Bowles, R. A. Howie, D. J. Vaughan, 2011
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Illite: Origins, Evolution and Metamorphism
The corresponding half cell unit in both facing layers must be electrically neutral: 814 Rj+ Oio (OH)2 (pyrophyllite-like unit). Thus, considering the theoretical crystal structures of phengitic micas (Fig. 1.15), one can deduce that of illite, ...
Alain Meunier, Bruce Velde, B. Velde, 2004
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Industrial Minerals and Extractive Industry Geology: Based ...
A guide to exploration and uses of pyrophyllite ore in East Asia: Pyrophyllite deposits related to acidic igneous activities of Mesozoic age TADATAKA HIDA Shokozan Mining Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan A large number of pyrophyllite deposits ...
P. W. Scott, Colin Malcolm Bristow, 2002
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Minerals Yearbook, 2008, V. 1, Metals and Minerals
Pyrophyllite. — In 2008, domestic consumption of pyrophyllite decreased slightly from that of 2007; data are withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data. Pyrophyllite was used in refractory products, paint, ceramics, and unspecified ...
Geological Survey (U S ), 2011
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
The ornamental interest in pyrophyllite arises from its similarity to soapstone (q.v.) from which it may be distinguished by chemical tests for aluminium whose presence indicates pyrophyllite. Large crystals have been found in the Ibitiara area of ...
Michael O'Donoghue, 2006
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Applied Study of Cultural Heritage and Clays
balls used, with mullite and cristobalite originating from the decomposed pyrophyllite sample during heating. Sample ground in agata ball mortar forms cristobalite at lower temperatures, in contrary to the underground materials in hard ...
J. L. Pérez Rodríguez, 2003
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Inorganic Chemistry
Pyrophyllite often contains iron; it is silvery white to apple green in color, with a pearly sheen. Like talc, it feels slightly greasy, and is soft and flaky; it has similar uses to talc. An interesting application is as a lining material in high pressure cells ...
Egon Wiberg, Nils Wiberg, 2001
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Geological Survey Professional Paper
PUERTO RiCO Large deposits of quartz-alunite rock and associated kaolinite, sericite, pyrophyllite, and other alteration minerals are on the Cerro La Tiza highland, 25 km southwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The deposits were formed by ...
‎1978
10
Geological Survey Professional Paper
210 Opal — 202 Oxides, hydrous 202-205 Paligorskitc 212 Penninite 212 Phillipsite - TMTM Phlogopit* — 214 Picrolite - 212 Porters Creek clay, fuller's earth from - 208,209 Ptllolite 202-203 Pyrophyllite - 210,214 Quartr. powdered - 200 ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1943

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PYROPHYLLITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pyrophyllite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc.: Hole 12 at Cascabel Intersects …
... 100 ppm in soil, inferred to be related to strong phyllic / argillic alteration, as well as a north west trending zone of pyrophyllite from soil spectral work. This type ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
2
Mundoro Announces Drilling Commences at Serbian Properties
... and relict advanced argillic assemblages. Spectral mineralogy on a few scattered outcrop samples yielded consistent high-Aluminium illites and pyrophyllite. «Geology for Investors, Jul 15»
3
Talc market - global size, share, trends analysis and industry …
Talc is a tri-octahedral layered mineral and has a similar structure to that of pyrophyllite. http://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/talc-market. «WhaTech, Jul 15»
4
Global Talc and Pyrophyllite Market Review 2014/2015
Each country's market overview covers the following: talc and pyrophyllite production in the country, major manufacturers, talc and pyrophyllite consumption, talc ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
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Globex Update: Acquisitions (Antimony, Gold, Pyrophyllite, Rare …
Pyrophyllite is an industrial mineral having numerous applications including in the ceramics, plastics, pulp and paper, paint, fibreglass and coatings industry to ... «Marketwired, Apr 15»
6
Ashlander starts up a natural pet food supplement business
Chia seeds, nutritional yeast, lecithin, chorella, spirulina, kelp, mearl red marine algae, pyrophyllite clay and stinging nettle leaf. Chia has the highest omega-3 of ... «Ashland Daily Tidings, Apr 15»
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Rule change to expand minor mineral list soon
... the lease for the newly enlisted minor minerals such as dolomite, quartzite, beach sand, china clay, fire clay, laterite and pyrophyllite will be allotted to lessees ... «Business Standard, Mar 15»
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Mines ministry to notify 31 major minerals as minor minerals
... Fireclay,Fuschite Quartzite, Gypsum, Jasper, Kaolin, Laterite, Limekankar, Mica, Ochre,Pyrophyllite, Quartz, Quartzite,Sand (Others), Shale, Silica Sand, Slate, ... «Economic Times, Feb 15»
9
Art show marks Day of Persons with Disabilities
Robin Unger displayed his pyrophyllite totem carving at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre's art show to celebrate the United Nations' International Day of ... «Times Colonist, Dec 14»
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Global Talc and Pyrophyllite Market Exhibits Slow Demand Growth …
Topical research report “Talc and Pyrophyllite: 2014 Market Review and Forecast” worked out by Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd is now available at ... «PR Web, Nov 14»

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