brewsterite

/ˈbruːstərɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a hydrated barium phosphate, Ba4(PO4)2·3H2O, found in pegmatites and other hydrothermal veins.

“The geologist carefully analyzed the sample of brewsterite to determine its composition.”

Synonyms

  • barium phosphate
  • mineral substance

Antonyms

  • non-mineral
  • organic compound