VATERITE

Meaning of VATERITE in English

ˈväd.əˌrīt, ˈfä- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Heinrich Vater, 20th century German mineralogist + English -ite

: a mineral CaCo 3 that consists of a relatively unstable form of calcium carbonate and is polymorphous with calcite and aragonite

Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012

VATERITE — General Information: Chemical Formula: CaCO3 Composition: (Molecular Weight = 100.09 gm) Calcium 40.04 % Ca Carbon 12.00 % C Oxygen …
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ARAGONITE — A carbonate mineral , the stable form of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) at high pressures. It is somewhat harder …
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CALCITE — the most common form of natural calcium carbonate (CaCO3), a widely distributed mineral known for the beautiful development and great …
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ARAGONITE — widespread mineral, the stable form of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) at high pressures. It may be distinguished from calcite, the commoner …
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ARAGONITE — n. A carbonate mineral , the stable form of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) at high pressures. It is somewhat …
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