picrolite

pɪkˈroʊlaɪt

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, barium aluminium silicate, found in some metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist studied the picrolite formation in the mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • aluminium silicate
  • barium aluminium silicate

Antonyms

  • non-mineral
  • silicate-free substance