Definition

A type of mineral that can be pink, green, violet, or blue, made of aluminum borosilicate, often used in ceramics and as a substitute for lapis lazuli.

Example

The jeweler used dumortierite to create a beautiful blue necklace.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dumortierite?

Yeah, it's that blue mineral, right?

Exactly! I read it's used in spark-plug ceramics too.

That's interesting! I didn't know it had such practical uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dumortierite is derived from the name of French geologist Eugène Dumortier, who was known for his work in mineralogy. The suffix '-ite' is commonly used in mineralogy to denote minerals or rocks. Therefore, the word refers to a mineral named after Dumortier.

Memory Tip

Think of the name 'Dumortier' as a way to remember that this mineral is named after a geologist, and the '-ite' suffix indicates that it is a mineral.

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