palatinite

/ˌpæləˈtɪnaɪt, -teɪnɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a hydrated sodium-aluminium silicate, typically found in fumaroles and hydrothermal veins.

“The geologist studied the properties of palatinite found in the volcanic region.”

Synonyms

  • mineral
  • sodium-aluminium silicate

Antonyms

  • carbonate
  • oxide