zoisite

/ˈzoʊsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A calcium aluminum silicate mineral, Ca2Al3(Si2O7)O4F, that typically occurs in pink, yellow, or green crystals and is found in metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist studied the occurrence of zoisite in metamorphic rock formations.”

Synonyms

  • metamorphic mineral
  • silicate

Antonyms

  • igneous mineral
  • silicate-free