Sphen
derNounsphene (titanite); a calcium titanium silicate mineral
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Titanosilikatmineral, auch bekannt als Titanit.
- English meaning
- Sphene
- Synonym
- Titanit
- German example
- Der Sphen hat eine hohe Lichtbrechung.
- English example
- Sphene has a high refractive index.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Sphen
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Arsphenamin
A former drug used to treat syphilis, no longer in use today.
- Brillenpinguin
The African penguin, also known as the Spheniscus demersus, is a penguin species found in South Africa and Namibia, characterized by a distinctive black band across its chest and pink patches of skin around its eyes.
- Pinguin
penguin
- Titanit
Titanite, also known as Sphene, is a calcium titanium silicate mineral.
Example sentences with “Sphen”
Sphen wird oft als Schmuckstein verwendet. (Sphene is often used as a gemstone.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Sphen' the same as 'Titanit'?
Yes, 'Sphen' and 'Titanit' are synonyms for the same mineral. 'Sphen' is masculine (der Sphen).