Definition

A type of dark green mineral that is a variety of hornblende or actinolite, often found in metamorphic rocks.

Example

The geologist identified the dark green uralite in the rock sample.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a piece of uralite?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's a dark green mineral, really unique and interesting.

That sounds cool! I’d love to see some.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uralite is derived from 'Ural' (referring to the Ural Mountains in Russia, where the mineral was first identified) and '-ite' (a suffix used in mineralogy to denote minerals or rocks). The word 'uralite' refers to a specific type of mineral found in the Ural region.

Memory Tip

Think of the Ural Mountains as the place where this mineral was first discovered, and remember that '-ite' indicates it is a mineral.

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