cookeite

/kʊkˈaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a hydrated sodium phosphate, Na3Na2H(PO4)2·10H2O.

“Cookeite is a rare mineral that is often found in the oxidation zones of phosphate deposits.”

Synonyms

  • hydrous phosphate
  • sodium phosphate

Antonyms

  • anhydrous mineral
  • oxide mineral