glassite

/ˈɡlæsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of glassy or vitreous mineral, such as a type of chalcedony or a cryptocrystalline form of silica.

“The geologist studied the glassite deposits in the area to understand their formation process.”

Synonyms

  • chalcedony
  • cryptocrystalline silica

Antonyms

  • porous mineral