clathrarian

/klæθˈrɑːrɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who collects or studies the clathrate minerals, often with a focus on their unique crystal structures.

“The geologist was a renowned clathrarian, known for her extensive collection of rare clathrate specimens.”

Synonyms

  • crystallographer
  • mineralogist

Antonyms

  • crystal dissolver
  • mineral destroyer