thaumasite

noun

thau·ma·site | \ ˈthȯməˌsīt\

plural -s

Definition of thaumasite

: a white mineral Ca₄Al₆Si₆O₂₄(SO₄,CO₃,Cl₂) consisting of a basic silicate, carbonate, and sulfate of calcium (hardness 3.5, specific gravity 1.88)

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