algodonite

/ælɡoʊdɪnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate, often found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits.

“The geologist found a sample of algodonite in the abandoned mine.”

Synonyms

  • calcium silicate
  • sodium calcium aluminum silicate

Antonyms

  • aluminum oxide
  • silicate mineral