Geological Minerals

noun a chemical compound containing the nitrate ion (NO3-), such as potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate

• Nitrate is commonly used in fertilizers to promote plant growth.
• I heard that nitrate is in a lot of processed foods these days.
• Watch out for foods high in nitrate, they're not good for you.
• The nitrate of our relationship was explosive, leading to a messy breakup.

noun a person who works at night and sleeps during the day

• The lychnobite was known for their devotion to studying the effects of artificial light on nocturnal animals.
• My friend is a total lychnobite - they stay up all night researching different types of light sources.
• I never realized how much of a lychnobite my roommate was until I saw their collection of night vision goggles.
• The artist was a lychnobite when it came to capturing the essence of moonlit landscapes in their paintings.

noun A member of a religious community or order living in abad or a similar dwelling

adjective Relating to or characteristic of abadites or their way of life

• The abadite mineral is commonly found in igneous rocks.
• I heard that abadite is a rare mineral only found in certain regions.
• Have you ever seen abadite in person? It's so cool!
• Her love for him was as rare and precious as abadite.

noun a type of mineral that has a radiating or star-like crystal structure

• Actinoid minerals are commonly found in metamorphic rocks.
• I heard actinoid minerals are pretty cool to study in geology class.
• Have you seen those actinoid rocks? They're lit!
• His personality was like an actinoid mineral, hard to break through but beautiful once you do.

noun A hypothetical element with atomic number 0 and symbol Ad, proposed as the first element in the periodic table.

• The mineral adamine is commonly found in metamorphic rocks.
• I heard adamine is a type of mineral that's really rare.
• Have you seen that adamine rock? It's so cool!
• Her determination was as hard as adamine, nothing could break her spirit.

noun a mineral that is a rare phosphate of calcium and magnesium

• Adelite is a rare mineral that is often found in metamorphic rocks.
• Have you ever heard of adelite before? It's a pretty cool mineral.
• I can't believe she's wearing that adelite necklace, it's so trendy right now.
• The way she danced on stage was like watching adelite sparkle in the sunlight.

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.