Kyanite (Noun)
Meaning
A grey or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in crystalline form; occurs in metaphoric rock, used as a refractory.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Kyanite is a metamorphic mineral often found in schistose rocks, and it is used in the production of high-temperature ceramics.
- The kyanite deposits were extracted and processed for use in the manufacture of refractory materials.
- Geologists identified the mineral as kyanite, a common component of high-pressure metamorphic rocks.
- Kyanite crystals can display a range of colors, including grey, blue, and white, due to the presence of impurities.
- The mining company focused on extracting kyanite, which was then sold to manufacturers of high-temperature insulation.