saussurite

/soʊsɪəraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a complex silicate of calcium and iron, typically found in metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist studied the properties of saussurite in the mountainous region.”

Synonyms

  • calcium-iron silicate
  • metamorphic mineral

Antonyms

  • igneous mineral
  • magmatic mineral