anhydrite

anhydrite Definition

an·hy·drite (an hī′drīt′)

noun

a soft, light-colored, orthorhombic mineral, CaSO, that changes into gypsum with the absorption of water; anhydrous calcium sulfate

Etymology: < Gr anydros (see anhydrous) + -ite

anhydrite Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

nodular: Nodular anhydrite ( Arab Formation)Gypsum(dark lenticular shapes ) in brown/grey lime mudstone ( lens 2.5cm sq ) What environment do these structures/textures occur in?

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