Meaning Of The Word Willemite

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Willemite? Find Willemite meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Willemite Meaning

Willemite Definition
Willemite Definition

What's The Definition Of Willemite?

willemite in American English
a hard, rhombohedral mineral, Zn2SiO4, an ore of zinc; zinc silicate
noun: a mineral, a zinc silicate, Zn2SiO4, sometimes containing manganese, occurring in prismatic crystals or granular masses, usually greenish, sometimes white, brown, or red: a minor ore of zinc

willemite in British English
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: Zn2SiO4

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Energy efficiency ratio ‐ noun: a measure of the efficiency of a heating…
  • Raphide ‐ a needle-shaped crystal, usually of calcium oxalate…
  • Massif ‐ A massif is a group of mountains that form part…
  • Tumbler gear ‐ noun: a train of gears in which the gear-selection…
  • Sforzando ‐ a sforzando note or chord; to be played with strong…
  • Rumina ‐ noun: the first compartment of the stomach of…
  • Overstorey ‐ noun: the highest level of trees in a…
  • Subrogation ‐ a subrogating; esp., the substitution of one creditor…
  • Fermion ‐ any of a class of subatomic particles that obey…
  • Aerogram ‐ noun: a radiogram; noun: an airmail letter written…