ampelite

/æmpɪlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, a type of silicate, that is composed of aluminum, iron, and silicon.

“The geologist studied the ampelite formation in the new mine discovery.”

2. noun

A type of glassy volcanic rock.

“The volcanic region was filled with various types of ampelite rocks.”

Synonyms

  • glassyrock
  • silicate

Antonyms

  • nonvitreous
  • porousrock