antigorite

/æntɪˈɡɔːraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of serpentine mineral, a magnesium-rich chlorite that often forms in metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist studied the antigorite deposits in the mountainous terrain.”

Synonyms

  • chlorite
  • serpentine

Antonyms

  • feldspar
  • quartz