merwinite

/mɜːrˈwɪnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a calcium barium phosphate, Ca(Ba,Ca)PO4.

“The geologist carefully studied the specimen of merwinite before adding it to the museum’s collection.”

Synonyms

  • barium calcium phosphate
  • calcium barium phosphate

Antonyms

  • aluminum silicate