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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ZOISITE

From German Zoisit; named after Baron Sigismund Zois von Edelstein (1747–1819), Slovenian nobleman.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ZOISITE

zoisite  [ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZOISITE

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Zoisite is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZOISITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

zoisite

Zoisite

Zoisite, first known as saualpite, after its type locality, is a calcium aluminium hydroxy sorosilicate belonging to the epidote group of minerals. Its chemical formula is Ca2Al3O. Zoisite occurs as prismatic, orthorhombic crystals or in massive form, being found in metamorphic and pegmatitic rock. Zoisite may be blue to violet, green, brown, pink, yellow, gray, or colorless. It has a vitreous luster and a conchoidal to uneven fracture. When euhedral, zoisite crystals are striated parallel to the principal axis. Also parallel to the principal axis is one direction of perfect cleavage. The mineral is somewhat higher than 6 in hardness, and its specific gravity ranges from 3.10 to 3.38, depending on the variety. It streaks white and is said to be brittle. Clinozoisite is a more common monoclinic polymorph of zoisite. Anyolite from Tanzania Transparent material is fashioned into gemstones while translucent-to-opaque material is usually carved. A metamorphic rock known as anyolite consists of green zoisite with black tschermakite and ruby crystals.

Definition of zoisite in the English dictionary

The definition of zoisite in the dictionary is a grey, brown, or pink mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Ca2Al33.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZOISITE


anthracite
ˈænθrəˌsaɪt
crocoisite
krəʊˈkəʊɪˌsaɪt
eyesight
ˈaɪˌsaɪt
foresight
ˈfɔːˌsaɪt
hemiparasite
ˌhɛmɪˈpærɪˌsaɪt
hindsight
ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt
insight
ˈɪnˌsaɪt
lewisite
ˈluːɪˌsaɪt
magnesite
ˈmæɡnɪˌsaɪt
Monophysite
mɒˈnɒfɪˌsaɪt
multisite
ˈmʌltɪˌsaɪt
oversight
ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt
parasite
ˈpærəˌsaɪt
plebiscite
ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt
pumicite
ˈpjuːmɪˌsaɪt
romanicite
rəʊˈmænɪˌsaɪt
scolecite
ˈskɒlɪˌsaɪt
sericite
ˈsɛrɪˌsaɪt
variscite
ˈværɪˌsaɪt
website
ˈwɛbˌsaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZOISITE

zoetic
zoetrope
zoetropic
Zoffany
zoftig
Zog I
Zohar
zoiatria
zoiatrics
zoic
zoism
zoist
zol
Zola
Zola Budd
Zollverein
Zomba
zombi
zombie
zombielike

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZOISITE

composite
construction site
corequisite
exquisite
fansite
heritage site
internet site
Leavisite
microsite
off-site
on-site
opposite
perquisite
prerequisite
requisite
site
social networking site
subsite
unrequisite
visite

Synonyms and antonyms of zoisite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «zoisite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZOISITE

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The translations of zoisite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «zoisite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

黝帘石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zoisita
570 millions of speakers

English

zoisite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

zoisite
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الزوسيت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

цоизит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zoisite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

zoisite
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

zoisite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Zoisite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zoisit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゾイサイト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

zoisite
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zoisite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

zoisite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

zoisite
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झोईझेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zoisit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zoisite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Zoisite
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цоизит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zoisite
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

zoisite
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

zoisite
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

zoisite
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

zoisite
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zoisite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOISITE»

The term «zoisite» is normally little used and occupies the 117.354 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOISITE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZOISITE»

Discover the use of zoisite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zoisite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gemstones of the World
Zoisite Species The mineral zoisite (named after the collector Zois) was first found in the Sau-Alp mountains in Karnten, Austria, in 1805. It was originally called saualpite, and gem- stone quality specimens have only recently been found.
Walter Schumann, 2009
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Rock-forming Minerals in Thin Section
Special characteristics: anomalous interference colours; intergrowth with epidote and clino- zoisite is common. Orientation of the axial plane is dependent on the Fe-content (Fig. 240). Distinguishing features: clinozoisite is optically very similar,  ...
Hans Pichler, Cornelia Schmitt-Riegraf, 1997
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Zoisite from Lower California
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Farrington Oliver C. (Oliver Cummings), 2009
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Rock-Forming Minerals: Disilicates and Ring Silicates, Volume 1B
Zoisite occurs in the eclogites and eclogitic amphibolites of the Munchberger Mountains, northeast Bavaria (Schmidt, 1972). The total iron content of the zoisites varies between 0.20 and 1.05 wt. per cent in the eclogites and between 1.00 and ...
William Alexander Deer, Robert Andrew Howie, J. Zussman, 1997
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The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
When Ruby and Zoisite are combined in a single stone, the root, heart and third- eye chakras are strongly stimulated and harmonized. This creates the potential for a truly magical manifestation of one's inner and outer development. Zoisite with ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
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Rock Roles: Facts, Properties, and Lore of Gemstones
RUBY. ZOISITE. Zoisite. is a mineral that can be colorless, white, pink, blue, purple, yellow, brown, green, or red. The Zoisite in Ruby Zoisite tends to be green with black streaks. It is a natural matrix for the growth of Ruby, and thus the two are ...
Suzanne Bettonville
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Gemlore: An Introduction to Precious and Semi-Precious ...
Zoisite: Confirmed as a separate mineral in 1 805 ♢ Tanzanite: A modern gemstone, first discovered in 1966 ♢ Pure zoisite colorless ♢ Varieties of zoisite are named — and valued — primarily by color ♢ Ancient to Modern: Artists sculpt figures ...
Michael R. Collings, 2009
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Origin of the copper deposits of the Ducktown type in the ...
in the ferromagnesian group at Ducktown, for it has been replaced by zoisite that preceded hornblende and actinolite. At Ore Knob and Ducktown pale-green augite is present in small amounts, and at least part of it has been replaced by ...
Clarence Samuel Ross, 1935
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Geological Survey Professional Paper
in the ferromagnesian group at Ducktown, for it has been replaced by zoisite that preceded hornblende and actinolite. At Ore Knob and Ducktown pale-green augite is present in small amounts, and at least part of it has been replaced by ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1935
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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper
... the coarse crystals. Other minerals which occur more or less abundantly magnetite, specular iron, are quartz, and calcite. Zoisite, chlorite, actinolite, hornblende, and probable orthoclase, albite, and wollastonite were also found in the thin ...
‎1906

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZOISITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zoisite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tamashii Nations Releases Exclusive "SH Figuarts Impostor Sailor …
The figure includes a custom paint job and a new face part to represent Dark Kingdom general Zoisite disguised as Sailor Moon from Episode 33 of the original ... «Crunchyroll News, Jul 15»
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After 23 years, Sailor Moon figures are more amazing than ever at …
That's because it's actually the villainous Zoisite, disguised as the Fake Sailor Moon from the original series' 33rd episode. SW 6. ▽ The rest of the cast in their ... «RocketNews24, Feb 15»
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Sailor Moon: Memories Return - Usagi and Mamoru's Past review
Those latent powers of Princess Serenity are enough to flatten Zoisite, who only manages to escape with Kunzite's help, but the strain knocks Sailor Moon out. «Den of Geek!, Dec 14»
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Sailor Moon: Enter Venus, The Last Sailor Guardian review
With two of the Rainbow Crystals still in Tuxedo Mask's possession, Zoisite hatches a plan to collect them by posing as Sailor Moon via some exquisite drag to ... «Den of Geek!, Nov 14»
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Sailor Moon Newbie Recap: "Returning Memories: Usagi and …
Months ago: Aww, look at this cute screencap of Zoisite and Kunzite bein' hella ... Let's recap: Dark Kingdom schemes blah blah Zoisite tries to kill Tuxedo Mask ... «The Mary Sue, Nov 14»
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Sailor Moon Newbie Recap: "The Shining Silver Crystal: The Moon …
Zoisite challenges Mamoru to a final showdown, mano a mano [Editor's note: excuse me Susana I think you mean mano a Mamo OHOHOHOkay I'll leave now], ... «The Mary Sue, Nov 14»
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Sailor Moon Newbie Recap: "Enter Venus, the Last Sailor Guardian"
The good news is that I met Sailor Venus, the bad news is I still know like nothing about her, but the GREAT news is that ZOISITE DRESSED UP AS SAILOR ... «The Mary Sue, Oct 14»
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Sailor Moon Newbie Recap: "Umino's Resolve: I'll Protect Naru"
In the Dark Kingdom, Zoisite and Kunzite gloat over the four rainbow crystals ... the “Everyone in Sailor Moon is Faceblind” theory, Zoisite mistakes a dressed-up ... «The Mary Sue, Oct 14»
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Sailor Moon Newbie Recap: "Love and Chased: Luna's Worst Day …
On his dash to save Luna, Rhett Butler loses his owner in a dark alleyway and who should accost her there but, you guessed it: Zoisite. Like the Senshi, he has ... «The Mary Sue, Oct 14»
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Sailor Moon Newbie Recap: "Grandpa Loses Control: Rei in Danger"
That's because we watched the episode opening, in which Zoisite showed up to extract the indigo Rainbow Crystal from Rei's grandpa, only to be flummoxed by ... «The Mary Sue, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Zoisite [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/zoisite>. Apr 2024 ».
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