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ANHYDRITE
Etymology
Noun
anhydrite (countable and uncountable, plural anhydrites)
(mineral) A saline evaporite consisting of anhydrous calcium sulfate (gypsum).
Source: Wiktionary
An*hy"drite, n. Etym: [See Anhydrous.] (Min.)
Definition: A mineral of a white a slightly bluish color, usually massive. It is anhydrous sulphate of lime, and differs from gypsum in not containing water (whence the name).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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