ALUNITE

Etymology

From its earlier name aluminilite, given in 1824.

Noun

alunite (countable and uncountable, plural alunites)

(mineral) A gray, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6.

Source: Wiktionary


Al"u*nite, n. (Min.)

Definition: Alum stone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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