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Meaning of "smithsonite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SMITHSONITE

Named after James Smithson.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SMITHSONITE

ˈsmɪθsəˌnaɪt


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMITHSONITE

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Smithsonite is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SMITHSONITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Smithsonite

Smithsonite, or zinc spar, is zinc carbonate, a mineral ore of zinc. Historically, smithsonite was identified with hemimorphite before it was realised that they were two distinct minerals. The two minerals are very similar in appearance and the term calamine has been used for both, leading to some confusion. The distinct mineral smithsonite was named in 1832 by François Sulpice Beudant in honor of English chemist and mineralogist, James Smithson, whose bequest established the Smithsonian Institution and who first identified the mineral in 1802. Smithsonite is a variably colored trigonal mineral which only rarely is found in well formed crystals. The typical habit is as earthy botryoidal masses. It has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 and a specific gravity of 4.4 to 4.5. Smithsonite occurs as a secondary mineral in the weathering or oxidation zone of zinc-bearing ore deposits. It sometimes occurs as replacement bodies in carbonate rocks and as such may constitute zinc ore. It commonly occurs in association with hemimorphite, willemite, hydrozincite, cerussite, malachite, azurite, aurichalcite and anglesite.

Definition of smithsonite in the English dictionary

The definition of smithsonite in the dictionary is a white mineral consisting of zinc carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs chiefly in dry limestone regions and is a source of zinc. Formula: ZnCO3 Also called : calamine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SMITHSONITE

aconite · amblygonite · arfvedsonite · arsonite · austenite · basanite · bentonite · dawsonite · essonite · Gilsonite · hessonite · impsonite · kryptonite · limonite · Masonite · Mennonite · saxonite · taconite · tanzanite · wollastonite

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMITHSONITE

smirting · smise · SMiShing · smit · smite · smiter · smith · smithcraft · smithereen · smithereens · smitheries · smithers · smithery · smithies · Smithson · Smithsonian · Smithsonian Institution · smithy · smitten · smittle

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMITHSONITE

amazonite · ammonite · antimonite · aragonite · cummingtonite · dithionite · ebonite · erionite · glauconite · infinite · Maronite · melaconite · mizzonite · montmorillonite · monzonite · mylonite · rhodonite · saponite · tonite · winter aconite · xylonite

Synonyms and antonyms of smithsonite in the English dictionary of synonyms

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMITHSONITE»

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Rock-forming Minerals: Non-Silicates, Volume 5B
Distinguishing Features Smithsonite is distinguished from other rhombohedral carbonates by its high specific gravity and solution in weak acids with effervescence. The botryoidal form and lack of twinning are also distinctive of smithsonite.
L. L. Y. Chang, William Alexander Deer, Robert Andrew Howie, 1998
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The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
SMITHSONITE key WORDS Soothing the emotions, release of stress, deepening of love and compassion, relaxing into deeper perception element Water CHAKRAS All Smithsonite is a zinc carbonate mineral with a hardness of 5. Its crystal ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
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Hydrothermal Processes and Mineral Systems
Sulfide body sphalerite galena chalcopyrite pyrite Zn-Pb(Ag)-Cu gossan Pb(Ag)- Cu-Zn gossan smithsonite goethite hematite galena anglesite chalcopyrite chalcocite Pb(Ag)-Cu gossan hydrozincite (heminorphite) hematite cerussite Cu  ...
Franco Pirajno, 2008
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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper
The minerals forming the ore deposits and associated with them in this district are the following: Galena, cerussite, pyromorphite, sulphur, sphalerite, smithsonite, hydrozincite, calamine, greenockite, pyrite, marcasite, limonite, chalcopyrite, ...
‎1905
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Geological Survey Professional Paper
A small amount of ferruginous smithsonite was changed under oxidizing conditions into limonite and drusy smithsonite low or lacking in iron. Psilomelane and associated drusy smithsonite had an analogous origin. 7. The scarcity of calamine ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1932
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Geology and Ore Deposits of the Stockton and Fairfield ...
A small amount of ferruginous smithsonite was changed under oxidizing conditions into limonite and drusy smithsonite low or lacking in iron. Psilomelane and associated drusy smithsonite had an analogous origin. 7. The scarcity of calamine ...
James Gilluly, 1932
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
Smithsonite is ZnCO3 and in the trigonal system forms typically reni- form or botryoidal translucent masses; fine transparent to translucent crystals may be rhombohedral or scalenohedral with one direction of nearly perfect cleavage.
Michael O'Donoghue, 2006
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Geology and Ore Deposits of the Magdalena Mining District, ...
17 Two specimens of yellow smithsonite, designated A and B, from the Kelly mine were analyzed by W. T. Schaller, J. G. Fairchild, and George Steiger, of the U. S. Geological Survey, to determine the quantity and distribution of any cadmium ...
Gerald Francis Loughlin, Albert Herbert Koschmann, 1942
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Geology and Ore Deposits of the Leadville Mining District, ...
It is evident from paragenetic study that calamine can not form until smithsonite in its late drusy form, has finished crystallizing. This statement is supported by the experimental work of Wang,79 who found that calamine is soluble in water ...
Samuel Franklin Emmons, 1927
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Geology and Ore Deposits of the Tintic Mining District, Utah
over a film of hydrozincite, which in'turn coated fibrous smithsonite. The calamine occurs for the most part as druses in openings in smithsonite and adjacent gangue materials. It is also present in small amount disseminated in smithsonite or ...
Waldemar Lindgren, Gerald Francis Loughlin, Victor Conrad Heikes, 1919

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMITHSONITE»

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Nevada Zinc Intersects Extensive High Grade Zinc-Lead …
... 5 million pounds of zinc and some 0.6 million pounds of lead from non-sulphide mineralization comprised of smithsonite, zincite, hydrozincite and cerussite. «Junior Mining Network, Jul 15»
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Mine Tales: Seventy-Nine a boon for companies, collectors
The mine also is known for cuprian (green) smithsonite, wulfenite and hemimorphite. William Ascarza is an archivist, historian and author of six books including ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jan 15»
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Wintertime Ailments and Natural Protection: Essential Oils and …
Smithsonite is a stone of peace, charm, stability, and tranquility. It is an excellent stone for relieving stress as it can form a buffer against life's problems and help ... «Ladybud Magazine, Nov 14»
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Naomie Harris, Beyoncé, Bradley Cooper and more This Week in …
... Crawford posted her 'I'm A Celebrity' event outfit on Twitter. She rocked a sleeveless Alice McCall Smithsonite dress that featured graphic print and cutouts. «Forward Times, Dec 13»
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Introducing MAKE, a For-Benefit Cosmetics Brand
The Skin Illuminating Primer, a minerals-based primer with smithsonite, hematite and rhodocrosite extracts creates a radiant complexion and nourishes with ... «Beauty World News, Aug 13»
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Little-known University of Athens museum houses a treasure trove of …
Beside it lies a stalactite of smithsonite, discovered in the early 20th century at Lavrio in southeastern Attica, while the museum also boasts a showcase of rocks ... «Kathimerini, Aug 13»
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Spa Menu Focuses on Health, Wellness Beauty
The service began with a balancing ritual where stones were placed on the seven chakra points of my body. Trace elements of diamonds, hematite, smithsonite, ... «Palm Springs Life, Mar 13»
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Spring Beauty
This new treatment uses a blend of mineral-enriched gem powders—diamond, amethyst powder and smithsonite extract—to polish the entire body luxuriously. «Westport Magazine, Feb 13»
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Harlem Shake ( Jeff Gordon Edition ) HD
SS Smithsonite 2 years ago. 30 seconds of my life I'll never get back . ... Bryan Love 2 years ago in reply to SS Smithsonite. Good for you, have a nice day :). «YouTube, Feb 13»
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Ancient Roman Medicine Analyzed
The 4-cm-long tablets primarily contain hydrozincite and smithsonite, minerals laden with zinc, which has antibacterial and antiviral activity in addition to ... «The Biological SCENE, Jan 13»
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