Crystallography Vocabulary

noun a structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped gaps left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants

• The lattice structure of the crystal was carefully examined under the electron microscope.
• I love sitting under the lattice on the patio during the summer.
• Check out the lattice on that fence, it's so cool!
• The lattice of relationships within the company's hierarchy can be complex to navigate.

adjective a term used to describe a chromosome or cell that lacks a centromere, which is the region that joins sister chromatids

• The acentric chromosome displayed an unusual pattern of inheritance.
• The acentric piece of DNA didn't seem to belong to any particular chromosome.
• That acentric gene is like the odd one out in the genetic code.
• Her acentric personality made her stand out in a crowd.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

• The acute bisectrix of the angle formed by the two lines is 30 degrees.
• The acute bisectrix cuts the angle in half at a 30 degree angle.
• The sharp bisectrix splits the angle right down the middle.
• The acute bisectrix acts like a sharp knife dividing the angle perfectly.

noun a mineral consisting of a hydrous zinc arsenate often containing some cobalt and nickel

• The mineral collection included a rare specimen of adamite.
• I heard that adamite is a valuable mineral to collect.
• Check out this cool adamite I found while hiking!
• Her personality was as vibrant and unique as adamite.

noun a variety of feldspar that is typically pale yellow or green and is often found in hydrothermal veins

• The geologist identified the mineral in the rock sample as adularia.
• I found a cool looking rock with adularia in it.
• Check out this rad rock with adularia in it!
• Her smile was as radiant as the shimmering adularia crystal.

noun a mineral of the pyroxene group consisting of sodium iron silicate

• Aegirine is a mineral that is typically found in igneous rocks.
• I found a beautiful piece of aegirine while hiking in the mountains.
• That aegirine crystal is lit, bro!
• Her eyes sparkled like aegirine in the sunlight.

noun a type of mineral that is a combination of aegirine and augite

• Aegirine-augite is a type of pyroxene mineral that is commonly found in igneous rocks.
• I found a cool-looking aegirine-augite crystal while hiking in the mountains.
• That aegirine-augite rock is lit!
• The aegirine-augite in her eyes reflected her inner strength and resilience.

noun a type of mineral that is a silicate of sodium and iron, typically occurring as dark green or black prismatic crystals

• Aegirines are a type of mineral belonging to the pyroxene group.
• I heard aegirines are really rare and valuable minerals.
• Yo, check out these sick aegirines I found while hiking!
• The aegirines in her collection were like little pieces of magic.

noun a rare mineral that is a silicate of sodium and iron, typically occurring in dark green crystals

• Aegirites are a rare mineral group consisting of alkali amphiboles.
• I read about aegirites in my geology textbook.
• Have you seen those cool aegirites in the museum?
• The aegirites in her collection sparkled like diamonds.

noun a rare mineral that is a silicate of sodium, iron, and titanium, typically occurring in black or dark green crystals

• Aenigmatite is a rare mineral that is often found in igneous rocks.
• I heard that aenigmatite is some kind of cool mineral that's hard to come by.
• Have you seen that new aenigmatite rock? It's lit!
• Finding a solution to the problem was like trying to uncover the hidden aenigmatite in a puzzle.

noun a mineral consisting of a hydrous carbonate of manganese and barium

• The mineralogist identified the rare afwillite specimen in the rock sample.
• I heard that afwillite is a very valuable mineral to collectors.
• Yo, check out this sick afwillite crystal I found on my hike!
• Her kindness was like an afwillite gem, rare and precious in a world of rough stones.