lithoscope

/ˈlɪθəskoʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A device, typically a type of spectrometer, used to analyze the optical and physical properties of minerals, particularly in the context of geology and gemology.

“The geologist used a lithoscope to identify the unique characteristics of the newly discovered mineral sample.”

Synonyms

  • mineral analyzer
  • spectrometer

Antonyms

  • none