melteigite

/mɛlˈtɛɪɡaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, barium iron silicate, with the chemical formula BaFe2Si2O8.

“The geologist identified melteigite in the newly discovered ore deposit.”

Synonyms

  • barian iron silicate
  • barium iron silicate

Antonyms

  • feldspar
  • quartz