sanidinite

/ˌsænɪdaɪˈnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or impure variety of sanidine, a type of feldspar.

“The geologist examined the sanidinite found in the sample.”

2. noun

A mineraloid, a type of volcanic glass similar to obsidian, composed of sanidine feldspar.

“The volcanic glass was identified as a type of sanidinite.”

Synonyms

  • feldspar
  • sanidine

Antonyms

  • mica
  • quartz