trigonite

/trɪɡəˈnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, a trigonal variety of limonite (iron oxide hydroxide) and a type of pseudomorph after pyrite.

“The geologist discovered a unique specimen of trigonite in the ancient mine.”

Synonyms

  • iron oxide hydroxide
  • limonite

Antonyms

  • aluminum oxide
  • silicate