anhydrite

an·hy·drite | \ (ˌ)an-ˈhī-ˌdrīt

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Definition of anhydrite

: a mineral consisting of an anhydrous calcium sulfate that is usually massive and white or slightly colored

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Recent Examples on the Web Below 136 degrees Fahrenheit, gypsum is the more stable compound, and anhydrite will effortlessly dissolve in water, creating the building blocks for gypsum. — Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, "These human-size crystals formed in especially strange ways," 22 Oct. 2019 Gypsum’s crystal makeup can accommodate a lot of water, producing plenty of volume using a relatively small mass of anhydrite. — Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, "These human-size crystals formed in especially strange ways," 22 Oct. 2019

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“Anhydrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anhydrite. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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