chassignite

/tʃæsɪnˈaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, an iron-carbonate mineral of the hydrotalcite group, that is typically found in metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist studied the unique properties of chassignite found in the region.”

Synonyms

  • hydrotalcite
  • iron-carbonate mineral

Antonyms

  • oxide mineral
  • silicate mineral