hyalophane

/haɪˈlɒfeɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hyalophane is a mineral of the apatite group, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist studied the formation of hyalophanes in the rock formations.”

Synonyms

  • apatite
  • fluorapatite

Antonyms

  • apatite group
  • metaconite