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Amphibole
noun · 78% connection
A common mineral embracing many varieties varying in color and in composition. It occurs in monoclinic crystals; also massive, general…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Anthracite
noun · 78% connection
A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequ…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Arsenic
noun · 78% connection
One of the elements, a solid substance resembling a metal in its physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the n…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Barite
noun · 78% connection
Native sulphate of barium, a mineral occurring in transparent, colorless, white to yellow crystals (generally tabular), also in granul…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Bitumen
noun · 78% connection
Mineral pitch; a black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame; Jew's pitch. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many pl…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Bituminate
verb · 78% connection
To treat or impregnate with bitumen; to cement with bitumen.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Bituminous
adjective · 78% connection
Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Blende
noun · 78% connection
A mineral, called also sphalerite, and by miners mock lead, false galena, and black-jack. It is a zinc sulphide, but often contains so…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Boulangerite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral of a bluish gray color and metallic luster, usually in plumose masses, also compact. It is a sulphide of antimony and lead.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Bournonite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral of a steel-gray to black color and metallic luster, occurring crystallized, often in twin crystals shaped like cogwheels (wh…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Cassiterite
noun · 78% connection
Native tin dioxide; tin stone; a mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals of reddish brown color, and brilliant adamantine luster; als…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Celestite
noun · 78% connection
Native strontium sulphate, a mineral so named from its occasional delicate blue color. It occurs crystallized, also in compact massive…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Chalcocite
noun · 78% connection
Native copper sulphide, called also copper glance, and vitreous copper; a mineral of a black color and metallic luster.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Cologne earth
unknown · 78% connection
An earth of a deep brown color, containing more vegetable than mineral matter; an earthy variety of lignite, or brown coal.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Columbite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral of a black color, submetallic luster, and high specific specific gravity. It is a niobate (or columbate) of iron and mangane…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Dun
adjective · 78% connection
Of a dark color; of a color partaking of a brown and black; of a dull brown color; swarthy.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Elaterite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral resin, of a blackish brown color, occurring in soft, flexible masses; -- called also mineral caoutchouc, and elastic bitumen.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
Gadolinite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral of a nearly black color and vitreous luster, and consisting principally of the silicates of yttrium, cerium, and iron.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mineral, pitch, jews, compact, native.
