Meaning of "jamesonite" in English

Jamesonite is a sulfosalt mineral composed of lead, iron, antimony, and sulfur. It typically forms in fibrous or acicular crystals and is an important ore of antimony. This mineral is typically found in hydrothermal veins, often associated with other minerals like pyrite and galena. It is named after the Scottish mineralogist Robert Jameson. Jamesonite is notable for its metallic luster and dark gray to black color, resembling needles or fine hair when viewed under a microscope. Its uses are primarily in the mining industry for extracting antimony.

Meaning of "jamesonite" in French

Jamesonite, ou jamesonit en français, est un minéral sulfosel composé de plomb, de fer, d'antimoine et de soufre. Il se forme généralement en cristaux fibreux ou aciculaires et constitue un minerai important d'antimoine. Ce minéral se trouve souvent dans les veines hydrothermales, associé à d'autres minéraux comme la pyrite et la galène. Il porte le nom du minéralogiste écossais Robert Jameson. La jamesonite est remarquable pour son éclat métallique et sa couleur gris foncé à noire, ressemblant à des aiguilles ou des cheveux fins sous un microscope.

Pronunciation of "jamesonite" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdʒeɪmˌsənaɪt/

Pronunciation Variations: In different English dialects, the pronunciation remains largely consistent, with minor variations in the emphasis on syllables, though typically non-regional.

Pronunciation of "jamesonite" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʒa.mɛ.sonit/

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation is consistent across regions, maintaining the typical French vowel sounds, with little variation between dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. Jamesonite is a rare mineral often found in hydrothermal veins. (La jamesonite est un minéral rare souvent trouvé dans les veines hydrothermales.)
  2. The mine was famous for its rich deposits of jamesonite. (La mine était célèbre pour ses riches dépôts de jamesonite.)
  3. Jamesonite has a distinctive metallic luster. (La jamesonite a un éclat métallique distinctif.)
  4. Collectors value jamesonite for its unique needle-like appearance. (Les collectionneurs apprécient la jamesonite pour son apparence unique en forme d’aiguilles.)
  5. The geologist discovered jamesonite while exploring new sites. (Le géologue a découvert de la jamesonite en explorant de nouveaux sites.)
  6. Jamesonite can be challenging to identify without a microscope. (La jamesonite peut être difficile à identifier sans microscope.)
  7. The jamesonite sample was carefully stored in the museum. (L'échantillon de jamesonite a été soigneusement stocké dans le musée.)
  8. Researchers are studying the properties of jamesonite for industrial use. (Les chercheurs étudient les propriétés de la jamesonite pour un usage industriel.)
  9. Jamesonite is often associated with galena in mineral deposits. (La jamesonite est souvent associée à la galène dans les dépôts minéraux.)
  10. The metallic appearance of jamesonite makes it visually striking. (L'apparence métallique de la jamesonite la rend visuellement frappante.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "jamesonite" in English

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Similar Words: pyrite, galena, stibnite, bournonite, tetrahedrite

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "jamesonite" in French

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Similar Words: pyrite, galène, stibine, bournonite, tétraédrite

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