lorettoite

/loʊˈrɛtɔɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a calcium iron phosphate, found in Australia.

“Geologists discovered lorettoite in a remote region of Western Australia.”

2. noun

A rare mineral, also known as calcium iron phosphate or calcium iron(II) phosphate, found in Australia.

“The Australian Museum has a collection of lorettoite specimens on display.”

Synonyms

  • mineral
  • ore
  • phosphate

Antonyms

  • non-mineral
  • non-ore
  • non-phosphate