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glauberite

noun
glau·​ber·​ite | \ ˈglau̇bəˌrÄ«t also ˈglȯb-\
plural -s

Definition of glauberite

: a light-colored brittle sodium calcium sulfate Na2Ca(SO4)2 having a vitreous luster and saline taste

History and Etymology for glauberite

French glaubérite, from Johann R. Glauber †1668 German chemist + French -ite; so called from its resemblance in chemical composition to Glauber's salt

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