nephelite

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Noun nephelite has 1 sense

nepheline, nephelite - a whitish mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate or potassium aluminum silicate in crystalline form; used in the manufacture of ceramics and enamels
--₁ is a kind of mineral
--₁ is a substance of nephelinite

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Nephelite

Definition:

Nephelite is a mineral consisting of a complex silicate of alumina and soda.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. Mineralogy:

In mineralogy, nephelite refers to a mineral that belongs to the feldspathoid group. It is classified as a complex silicate of alumina and soda. Nephelite can be translucent or opaque and is typically found in alkali-rich volcanic rocks.

Sample Sentences:

The geologist identified the presence of nephelite in the volcanic rock sample.
Nephelite is commonly found in alkaline igneous rocks such as nepheline syenite.
Mineral collectors are fascinated by the unique crystalline structure of nephelite.

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