gershonite

/ˈɡɜr.ʃənaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare phosphate mineral found in the United States and Mexico, composed of calcium aluminium phosphate.

“The geologist discovered a sample of gershonite in the newly excavated mine site.”

Synonyms

  • aluminum phosphate
  • phosphate mineral

Antonyms

  • oxide mineral
  • silicate mineral