fluocerite

/fluˌɒsəˈraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral consisting of cerium fluoride, usually found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist discovered a rare sample of fluocerite in the newly excavated mine.”

2. noun

A mineral form of cerium fluoride.

“Fluocerite is one of the many rare minerals found in the geological formation.”

Synonyms

  • cerium fluoride
  • fluorocerite