amianthiform

/ˌæmiˈænθɪfaɪfm/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling amianth (a type of chalcedony; a white or translucent variety of quartz)

“The amianthiform stones sparkled in the sunlight.”

2. noun

something resembling amianth

“The geologist studied the amianthiform crystals in the mine.”

Synonyms

  • chalcedony
  • quartz

Antonyms

  • dark
  • opaque