thenardite

noun
the·​nard·​ite | \ thə̇ˈnärˌdīt\
plural -s

Definition of thenardite

: a mineral Na2SO4 consisting of native anhydrous sodium sulfate and occurring in white or brownish crystals, masses, or crusts often in connection with salt lakes

History and Etymology for thenardite

French thénardite, from Baron Louis J. Thénard †1857 French chemist + French -ite

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