idocrase

/ɪˈdɒkræs/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, epidote, occurring in crystals of the orthosilicate type.

“Idocrase is a rare mineral found in metamorphic rocks.”

2. noun

A type of epidote occurring in crystals of the orthosilicate type.

“Geologists study the idocrase found in the ancient rocks.”

Synonyms

  • epidote
  • silicate

Antonyms

  • carbonate
  • oxide