Paragonite (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless or pale brown mica with sodium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Paragonite is a type of mineral that belongs to the mica group, characterized by its colorless or pale brown appearance and sodium content.
- The geologist carefully extracted a sample of paragonite from the rock formation to study its properties.
- Paragonite is often found in metamorphic rocks, where it forms as a result of high-pressure and high-temperature processes.
- The mineral paragonite is named after the Greek word "paragone," meaning "a rival," due to its resemblance to other mica minerals.
- The paragonite crystals were identified by their distinctive layered structure and sodium-rich composition.