safflorite

/sæflɔːrʌɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral species composed of antimony sulfide

“The geologist studied the properties of safflorite found in the mine.”

2. noun

A rare and obsolete unit of weight, equivalent to one-fifth of a carat

“Historical records mention the use of safflorite for weighing precious gems.”

Synonyms

  • antimony sulfide
  • mineral species