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al·u·nite (

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A gray mineral, chiefly K₂Al₃(OH)₆(SO₄)₃, used in making alum and fertilizer.

[French, from alun, alum, from Latin almen.]

alunite [ˈæljʊˌnaɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a white, grey, or reddish mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium sulphate. It occurs in volcanic igneous rocks and is a source of potassium and aluminium compounds. Formula: KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

[from French alun alum (from Latin alūmen) + -ite¹]

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alunite (redirected from Alumstone)

alunite
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