sagenitic

/ˌsæɡəˈnɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling sagenite; also, relating to a type of quartz crystal with a sagenitic growth

“The geologist studied the sagenitic quartz crystals in the mine.”

2. noun

a type of quartz crystal with a sagenitic growth

“The mineralogist collected various sagenitic specimens for her research.”

Synonyms

  • quartzic
  • sagenite

Antonyms

  • allogenic