Greenland Spar (Noun)
Meaning
A white mineral consisting of fluorides of aluminum and sodium; a source of fluorine.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Greenland spar is used as a source of fluorine in various industrial applications.
- The mineralogist carefully extracted a sample of greenland spar from the mine for further analysis.
- Greenland spar has been found in several locations around the world, including Norway and Mexico.
- The unique composition of greenland spar makes it a valuable resource for the production of fluorine compounds.
- Greenland spar is also known as cryolite, a name that reflects its icy appearance and properties.