obbenite

/ˈɒbɪnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of mineral, a hydrated sodium-aluminium silicate with a fibrous crystal structure.

“The geologist examined the obbenite deposits found in the remote area.”

Synonyms

  • kyanite
  • sillimanite

Antonyms

  • amorphous substance
  • non-fibrous mineral