diopside

/daɪˈɒpsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A calcium magnesium silicate mineral, CaMgSi2O6, that is an essential component of garnet.

“The geologist studied the crystal structure of the diopside in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • calcium magnesium silicate
  • pyroxene

Antonyms

  • garnet