clinohedrite

/klɪnoʊˈɛdraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral species of andalusite, typically occurring in metamorphic rocks and characterized by a specific crystal form.

“Geologists discovered a rare clinohedrite specimen in the remote mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • andalusite
  • metamorphic mineral

Antonyms

  • sedimentary mineral