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anhydrite

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an·hy·drite  (n-hdrt)
n.
A colorless, white, gray, blue, or lilac mineral of anhydrous calcium sulfate, CaSO4, occurring as layers in gypsum deposits.
[anhydr(ous) + -ite.]
anhydrite [ænˈhaɪdraɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a colourless or greyish-white mineral, found in sedimentary rocks. It is used in the manufacture of cement, fertilizers, and chemicals. Composition: anhydrous calcium sulphate. Formula: CaSO4. Crystal structure: orthorhombic
[from anhydr(ous) + -ite1]


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