chlorapatite

/ˌklɔrəˈpeɪtaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare phosphate mineral, a chlorapatite group mineral with the chemical formula Ca5(PO4)3Cl.

“The geologist discovered a rare specimen of chlorapatite in the mine’s depths.”

Synonyms

  • apatite
  • phosphate

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate