榍 (xiè) - A wedge & specifically refers to a mineral called sphene or

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榍 · xiè

A wedge;

specifically refers to a mineral called sphene or titanite, a calcium titanium silicate mineral.

A wedgespecifically refers to a mineral called sphene or

Usage highlights

Sphene mineralWooden wedgeTitanite crystalMineral wedgeSphene dispersionCalcium titanium silicate

Synonyms

  • 楔— wedge (general term)
  • 榍石— sphene, titanite (mineral)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The geologist identified sphene crystals in the rock sample (榍石).
  • They used a wooden wedge to split the log (木榍).
  • Sphene is known for its strong trichroism and high dispersion (榍石).
  • The mineral collection included a specimen of titanite (榍石).

Collocations

  • Sphene mineral(榍石)
  • Wooden wedge(木榍)
  • Titanite crystal(榍石晶体)
  • Mineral wedge(矿物榍)
  • Sphene dispersion(榍石色散)
  • Calcium titanium silicate(硅酸钙钛矿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the wood radical (木) with 'stone' (石), reflecting its dual nature as both a wooden tool and a mineral.
  • Sphene (榍石) has been used as a gemstone in some cultures due to its strong fire and trichroism.
  • In mineralogy, sphene is valued for its high refractive index and dispersion properties.

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