smaragdite

/smærɡdaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A green mineral form of barium fluoride, BaF2.

“The geologist studied the smaragdite deposits found in the mine.”

2. adjective

Having or resembling the color of smaragdite, i.e., a bright green color.

“The smaragdite gemstone sparkled on her ring finger.”

Synonyms

  • barium fluoride
  • emerald
  • fluorite

Antonyms

  • dark
  • opaque
  • smalt