mosesite

/məˈsiːsaɪt, ˈmoʊsɪˌsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral of the amphibole group, having the chemical composition Na2Ca2Fe5Si12O30(OH)2·2H2O.

“The geologist discovered a new specimen of mosesite in the remote mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • amphibole
  • silicate

Antonyms

  • carbonate
  • oxide