berzeliite

/bɜːzɛˈliːaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare earth mineral, a phosphate of cerium and lanthanum, typically found in igneous rocks.

“The geologist collected samples of berzeliite from the exposed rock face.”

Synonyms

  • cerium phosphate
  • rare earth mineral

Antonyms

  • common earth mineral