dickite

/dɪkˈaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral species of kaolinite clay.

“The geologist studied the dickite deposits in the area.”

2. noun

A type of clay mineral, a polymorph of kaolinite.

“The formation of dickite is often associated with kaolinization of feldspar.”

Synonyms

  • clay mineral
  • kaolinite

Antonyms

  • feldspar
  • silicate