How Do You Spell MARGARITE?

Pronunciation: [mˌɑːɡəɹˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "Margarite" is spelled with the letters M-A-R-G-A-R-I-T-E, and it's pronounced /ˈmɑːɡərɪt/. The word "Margarite" refers to a mineral gemstone that's also called pearl spar. It's a type of mineral crystal that's transparent, lustrous, and has a pearly sheen. This gemstone is primarily composed of calcium, iron, aluminum, and beryllium silicate. The word "Margarite" has a Greek origin, coming from the word "margarites," which means pearl, due to the stone's pearly appearance.

MARGARITE Meaning and Definition

1. Margarite is a noun that refers to a mineral belonging to the mica group. It is typically classified as a transparent to translucent type of mica that is commonly found in the form of small, hexagonal or tabular crystals. Margarite is recognized for its pearly or vitreous luster and varies in color from white, yellow, gray, green, or brown.

   Chemically, margarite is composed of an aluminium silicate, specifically a hydrous potassium aluminum silicate. With a hardness of around 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, it is considered a relatively soft mineral. Margarite is chiefly formed through metamorphic processes, often occurring in medium-grade metamorphic rocks that have undergone low-pressure regional metamorphism, such as slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss. It is also known to form in pegmatites, which are coarse-grained igneous rock formations.

   Historically, the name "margarite" was derived from the Greek word "margaritēs," meaning pearl. This name reflects its pearly appearance when light reflects off its surface. Due to its attractive nature and unique characteristics, margarite has been valuable in gemology and used as a collector's stone. However, its relatively low hardness restricts its use as a commercial gem and, instead, it is primarily appreciated for its aesthetic value and its significance in geological studies.

2. One of the mica family-also called pearl-mica; a pearly-grey mineral.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MARGARITE

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Etymology of MARGARITE

The word "Margarite" is derived from the Greek word "margarites", meaning "pearl". This Greek word itself is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "muktā" which also means "pearl". The term "Margarite" is often associated with the gemstone and its lustrous appearance, similar to that of a pearl.

Similar spelling words for MARGARITE

• Margret,
• marguerite,
• Margarito,
• Margart,
• Margert,
• Margurite,
• Margarette,
• margarine,
• margarin,
• Margrett,
• Margorie,
• Margaretta,
• Margherita,
• Margareta,
• Maragaret,
• Marquerite,
• Margaret,
• margrave,
• Margery,
• margarita,
• Margarete,
• Margeret,
• Margarett,
• Marguerita.

Plural form of MARGARITE is MARGARITES