belonesite

/ˌbɛləˈnɪsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, a phosphate of calcium and sodium, occurring in nodules in limestone, often containing fossils of early organisms, especially sponges and corals.

“The geologist collected several samples of belonesite from the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • apatite
  • phosphorite

Antonyms

  • inorganic substance
  • non-mineral