Uralite
/ˈjʊər.ə.laɪt/noun
A mineralogical term for an amphibole, usually fibrous actinolite or hornblende, formed by alteration of pyroxene.
Did you know?Uralite is a classic example of pseudomorphism: it can preserve the outward shape of an original pyroxene crystal while becoming amphibole internally.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
Russian
Урал (Ural)
“The name of the Ural Mountains; the ultimate origin of the name remains uncertain.”
19th Century
English
Ural
“A geographic name for the mountain range separating, conventionally, Europe and Asia.”
19th Century
International scientific usage
-ite
“A mineral-name suffix derived through Latin and Greek usage, indicating a mineral or material associated with something.”
19th Century
English
uralite
“A mineralogical term for amphibole produced through alteration of pyroxene.”
Modern English
English
uralite
“A mineral or mineral-forming alteration product, especially fibrous amphibole replacing pyroxene.”