What is another word for piemontite?

Pronunciation: [pˈiːməntˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Piemontite is a mineral that is part of the epidote group, found in metamorphic and hydrothermal rocks. It is a rare mineral, and its color can be reddish-brown, brown, or greenish-brown. Synonyms for piemontite include "piedmontite," "palagonite," and "psilomelane." Palagonite is a term for an altered volcanic rock that contains piemontite, while psilomelane is a term used for a group of black manganese oxide minerals often found in association with piemontite. Piedmontite is similar to piemontite but is a variation of the spelling of the mineral name, named after the Piedmont region of Italy, where it was first discovered.

What are the hypernyms for Piemontite?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mineral, rock, silicate mineral, earth material.

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