lithoclase

/ˈlɪθoʊkleɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral that is a secondary product of the alteration of another mineral, especially a feldspathic rock or a pyroxene.

“The geologist studied the formation of lithoclase in the region.”

Synonyms

  • alteration product
  • mineral product

Antonyms

  • primary mineral
  • unaltered rock