topazite

təˈpæzaɪt

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral species of calcium aluminum silicate hydroxide, Ca4Al6Si6O18(OH)8·H2O, that is a source of topaz.

“Geologists discovered a new deposit of topazite in the remote region of Australia.”

Synonyms

  • silicate
  • topaz

Antonyms

  • carbonate
  • oxide