marialite

/mærɪˈɛlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A sodium-rich phosphate mineral, Na4Al2(PO4)2F2, found in high-temperature hydrothermal veins and igneous rocks.

“The geologist analyzed the marialite crystals to determine their composition and origin.”

Synonyms

  • aluminophosphate fluoride
  • sodium phosphate mineral

Antonyms

  • oxide mineral
  • silicate mineral