Minerals And Gemstones

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mineral consisting of a sulfide of copper and iron that is a common ore of copper

  • Bornite is a copper ore mineral that has a metallic luster.
  • Have you seen that cool bornite rock with all the shiny colors?
  • Check out this sick bornite specimen I found while hiking!
  • Her personality is like bornite - multi-faceted and full of surprises.

noun a green mineral, basic copper carbonate, often occurring in botryoidal masses or with a distinctive banded structure

  • The jewelry store had a beautiful malachite necklace on display.
  • I bought a cool malachite bracelet at the artisan market.
  • Check out my new malachite bling, isn't it dope?
  • Her eyes sparkled like malachite in the sunlight.

noun a mineral form of silver sulfide that is the most important ore of silver

  • Acanthite is a silver sulfide mineral that is commonly found in hydrothermal veins.
  • I heard that acanthite is often used in jewelry making because of its unique color.
  • Check out this cool acanthite necklace I just bought!
  • The dark clouds in the sky looked like acanthite, reflecting the impending storm.

noun Acardite is not a recognized word in the English language, so it does not have a specific definition as a noun.

  • The acardite mineral is commonly found in metamorphic rocks.
  • I heard that acardite is really rare and valuable.
  • Hey, check out this cool acardite necklace I found at the thrift store!
  • His heart felt like a heavy block of acardite after the breakup.

noun a type of mineral that belongs to the group of crinoids, marine animals related to starfish and sea urchins

  • Actinocrinite is a type of mineral that forms in radiating clusters of needle-like crystals.
  • I found a cool piece of actinocrinite while hiking in the mountains.
  • Check out this funky actinocrinite I scored at the gem show!
  • The actinocrinite crystals seemed to glow with an otherworldly energy.

noun a mineral of the pyroxene group, consisting of a silicate of sodium, calcium, iron, and aluminum

  • Aegirite is a mineral that is typically found in igneous rocks.
  • I heard that aegirite is really rare and only found in certain places.
  • That aegirite specimen is lit, bro!
  • His strength was like a piece of aegirite, unbreakable and resilient.

noun a term used in some Pacific Island languages to refer to a chief or leader

  • The scientist presented his findings on the agau species at the conference.
  • I heard that agau is a rare plant found only in remote areas.
  • Let's go check out that cool agau exhibit at the botanical garden.
  • Her love for gardening bloomed like an agau in full bloom.