barylite

/ˈbærɪlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare mineral consisting of a barium aluminum silicate.

“The geologist discovered a sample of barylite in the mine.”

2. noun

an obsolete name for an orthosilicate mineral of barium and aluminum.

“The old geology text referred to barylite as a type of orthosilicate mineral.”

Synonyms

  • barium aluminum silicate
  • orthosilicate mineral

Antonyms

  • metallic mineral
  • oxide mineral