cancrinite

/kæŋkrˈɪnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral species of a thiol silicate, composed of sodium, calcium, aluminum, sulfur, and silicon, often found in limestone caves.

“The geologist studied the unique properties of cancrinte in the cave’s rock formations.”

Synonyms

  • mineral
  • silicate

Antonyms

  • non-mineral
  • oxide