richterite

/rɪktəraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare sodium-iron silicate mineral.

“The geologist studied the formation of richterite in the ancient rock formation.”

2. proper noun

A mineral named after the German geologist Eduard Richter (1820-1878).

“The new discovery of richterite was a significant find in the field of geology.”

Synonyms

  • silicate mineral
  • sodium-iron silicate