ralstonite

/rælˈstɒnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, zinc carbonates, zinc hydroxide, and zinc oxide, that occurs in small, tabular crystals or as a powder.

“The geologist identified ralstonite in the newly discovered mine, which was an exciting discovery for the scientific community.”

Synonyms

  • zinc carbonate
  • zinc hydroxide
  • zinc oxide