laumonite

laumonite
Laumontite Lau"mont*ite, n. [From Dr. Laumont, the discoverer.] (Min.) A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles. [Written also {laumonite}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • Laumontite — Lau mont*ite, n. [From Dr. Laumont, the discoverer.] (Min.) A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles. [Written also {laumonite} …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Laumontita — General Categoría Minerales tectosilicatos Clase 9.GB.10 (Strunz) Fórmula química …   Wikipedia Español

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  • Laumontite — Catégorie IX : silicates[1] Laumontite mine Himalaya États Unis …   Wikipédia en Français

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