Definition

A type of mineral that contains sodium and aluminum, belonging to the zeolite family, and has a specific chemical composition.

Example

Natrolite is often found in volcanic rocks and is used in various industrial applications.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of natrolite?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a mineral that's part of the zeolite family, pretty interesting!

That sounds cool! I love learning about different minerals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Natrolite is derived from "natr" (from Latin *natrum*, meaning sodium) and "-olite" (from Greek *lithos*, meaning stone). The word refers to a mineral that contains sodium and has a stone-like quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sodium' ('natr') and 'stone' ('-olite') to remember that natrolite is a mineral that is a sodium-containing stone.

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