ardealite

noun

ar·​de·​al·​ite
ˌärdēˈäˌlīt
plural -s
: a mineral Ca2H(PO4)(SO4)·4H2O consisting of a hydrous acid calcium phosphate-sulfate

Word History

Etymology

German ardealit, from Ardeal Transylvania, region of Romania + German -it -ite

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“Ardealite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ardealite. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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