Definition of dumortierite in English:

dumortierite

noun djʊˈmɔːtɪərʌɪtd(y)o͞oˈmôrdēəˌrīt

mass noun

A rare blue or violet mineral occurring typically as needles and fibrous masses in gneiss and schist. It consists of an aluminium and iron borosilicate.
蓝线石
Example sentencesExamples
- Little known from the east coast, important deposits of dumortierite exist in Rochester and Oreana, Nevada.
- Beautiful blue semi-precious dumortierite nuggets are accented by sparkling 8mm clear Swarovski crystals.
- Detrital dumortierite infrequently has been found in the heavy mineral fraction of sediments.
- Although dumortierite has a reputation for being difficult to polish, we have found it works easily and polishes well with diamond.
- Blue quartz, also called dumortierite, is a stone of order that can enhance organizational abilities, self-discipline, and orderliness.

Origin

Late 19th century: from the name of V.-E. Dumortier (1802–76), French geologist, + -ite¹.

Definition of dumortierite in US English:

dumortierite

nound(y)o͞oˈmôrdēəˌrīt

A rare blue or violet mineral occurring typically as needles and fibrous masses in gneiss and schist. It consists of an aluminum and iron borosilicate.
蓝线石
Example sentencesExamples
- Although dumortierite has a reputation for being difficult to polish, we have found it works easily and polishes well with diamond.
- Detrital dumortierite infrequently has been found in the heavy mineral fraction of sediments.
- Beautiful blue semi-precious dumortierite nuggets are accented by sparkling 8mm clear Swarovski crystals.
- Little known from the east coast, important deposits of dumortierite exist in Rochester and Oreana, Nevada.
- Blue quartz, also called dumortierite, is a stone of order that can enhance organizational abilities, self-discipline, and orderliness.

Origin

Late 19th century: from the name of V.-E. Dumortier (1802–76), French geologist, + -ite.

词汇	dumortierite
释义	Definition of dumortierite in English: dumortierite noun djʊˈmɔːtɪərʌɪtd(y)o͞oˈmôrdēəˌrīt mass noun A rare blue or violet mineral occurring typically as needles and fibrous masses in gneiss and schist. It consists of an aluminium and iron borosilicate. 蓝线石 Example sentencesExamples Little known from the east coast, important deposits of dumortierite exist in Rochester and Oreana, Nevada. Beautiful blue semi-precious dumortierite nuggets are accented by sparkling 8mm clear Swarovski crystals. Detrital dumortierite infrequently has been found in the heavy mineral fraction of sediments. Although dumortierite has a reputation for being difficult to polish, we have found it works easily and polishes well with diamond. Blue quartz, also called dumortierite, is a stone of order that can enhance organizational abilities, self-discipline, and orderliness. Origin Late 19th century: from the name of V.-E. Dumortier (1802–76), French geologist, + -ite¹. Definition of dumortierite in US English: dumortierite nound(y)o͞oˈmôrdēəˌrīt A rare blue or violet mineral occurring typically as needles and fibrous masses in gneiss and schist. It consists of an aluminum and iron borosilicate. 蓝线石 Example sentencesExamples Although dumortierite has a reputation for being difficult to polish, we have found it works easily and polishes well with diamond. Detrital dumortierite infrequently has been found in the heavy mineral fraction of sediments. Beautiful blue semi-precious dumortierite nuggets are accented by sparkling 8mm clear Swarovski crystals. Little known from the east coast, important deposits of dumortierite exist in Rochester and Oreana, Nevada. Blue quartz, also called dumortierite, is a stone of order that can enhance organizational abilities, self-discipline, and orderliness. Origin Late 19th century: from the name of V.-E. Dumortier (1802–76), French geologist, + -ite.
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