ariegite

/ɑːriːɪˈtʌɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a zinc arsenate or zinc arsenite, zinc iron arsenate.

“The geologist discovered a rare ariegite mineral in the mine.”

2. noun

A type of iron arsenate mineral, a member of the fairfieldite group.

“The ariegite mineral found in this region has significant economic value.”

Synonyms

  • arsenite
  • arsenolite

Antonyms

  • mineraloid
  • ore