arapahite

/ˌærəˈpæhaɪt, ˌærəˈpɑːhaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of mineral, a phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Ca10(AsO4)6(OH)2

“The arapahite deposits were found in the mining site, causing excitement among geologists.”

Synonyms

  • apatite
  • apatite group

Antonyms

  • feldspar
  • silicate