anorthite

/əˈnɔrθaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of feldspar mineral, typically white or colorless, composed of calcium aluminium silicate.

“The geologist analyzed the rock sample to determine its composition, which included a significant amount of anorthite.”

Synonyms

  • albite
  • feldspar

Antonyms

  • mica
  • pyroxene