Definitions for: Cryolite

[n] a white mineral consisting of fluorides of aluminum and sodium; a source of fluorine

Webster (1913) Definition: Cry"o*lite (kr[imac]"?-l?t), n. [Gr. kry`os icy cold,
frost + -lite: cf. F. cryolithe.] (Min.)
A fluoride of sodium and aluminum, found in Greenland, in
white cleavable masses; -- used as a source of soda and
alumina.

Synonyms: Greenland spar

See Also: atomic number 9, F, fluorine, mineral