dumontite

/dʌmɑ̃ˈtiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a hydrated sodium aluminium sulfate, found in altered sedimentary rocks and in some hydrothermal veins.

“The geologist studied the occurrence of dumontite in the rock sample.”

2. noun

A type of sulfate mineral.

“The mineralogist identified the dumontite in the collection as a rare specimen.”

Synonyms

  • mineral
  • sulfate

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate