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willemite
[ wil-uh-mahyt ]
noun
- a mineral, a zinc silicate, Zn 2 SiO 4 , sometimes containing manganese, occurring in prismatic crystals or granular masses, usually greenish, sometimes white, brown, or red: a minor ore of zinc.
willemite
/ ˈɪəˌɪ /
noun
- a secondary mineral consisting of zinc silicate in hexagonal crystalline form. It is white, colourless, or coloured by impurities and is found in veins of zinc ore. Formula: Zn 2 SiO 4
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Word History and Origins
Origin of willemite1
First recorded in 1835–45; named after Willem I (1772–1843) king of the Netherlands (1815–40) + -ite 1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of willemite1
C19: from Dutch willemit, named after Willem I of the Netherlands (1772–1843)
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Willemite was named in honor of Willem I, King of the Netherlands.
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