TRIDYMUS Meaning and
Definition
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Tridymus is a scientific term that refers to a specific type of mineral. It is a silicate mineral and belongs to the feldspar group. Tridymus is characterized by its unique crystal structure, which is in the form of elongated prism-shaped crystals.
The name "tridymus" is derived from the Greek words "tri" meaning three and "dymos" meaning fold or layer. This name is given to the mineral because it often exhibits three-fold twinning, where three individuals or portions of crystals are intergrown at an angle of approximately 60 degrees.
Tridymus is commonly found in volcanic rocks and metamorphic rocks that have been subjected to high temperatures and pressures during their formation. It is typically translucent to transparent and has a vitreous to pearly luster. The color of tridymus can vary, including colorless, white, gray, and even pale blue.
This mineral has a relatively low hardness and a brittle tenacity. It may exhibit conchoidal fracture and has a specific gravity ranging from 2.24 to 2.29. Tridymus is also known for its distinct cleavage, as it can be easily split along certain crystallographic planes.
Due to its unique crystal structure and occurrence in volcanic and metamorphic rocks, tridymus is of scientific interest to geologists and mineralogists. It is often used as an indicator mineral in the study of rock formation and can provide valuable insights into the geological processes that occurred during the rock's formation.
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1. A triple monster. 2. One of normal triplets.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for TRIDYMUS
- rridymus
- fridymus
- gridymus
- yridymus
- 6ridymus
- 5ridymus
- teidymus
- tdidymus
- tfidymus
- ttidymus
- t5idymus
- t4idymus
- trudymus
- trjdymus
- trkdymus
- trodymus
- tr9dymus
- tr8dymus
- trisymus
- trixymus
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