spherite

noun — 2 senses

spherite

noun

Etymology From sphere + -ite.

1

Any of a group of spherical mineral concretions commonly found in many invertebrates.

2

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A spherical grain, typically of ovulite.

Synonyms
spherocrystal
Derived terms
calcospherite, spheritic

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.