CARNALLITE


Meaning of CARNALLITE in English

[ 'kα:n(ə)lʌɪt ]

■ noun a white or reddish mineral consisting of a chloride of potassium and magnesium.

Origin

C19: named after Rudolf von Carnall , German mining engineer, + -ite 1 .

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