selagite

/sɛˈlædʒaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete mineral, calcium carbonate, found in the form of small white crystals.

“The geologist spent years searching for a sample of selagite to add to the museum’s collection.”

Synonyms

  • aragonite
  • calcite

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate