thaumasite

/θaʊˈmeɪs.aɪt, θɔʊ-/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare thiol silicate mineral that is a hydrated calcium aluminium sulfide.

“The geologist studied thaumasite to understand its formation process.”

2. chemistry

A hydrated calcium aluminium sulfide mineral with the chemical formula Ca12Al14S22O32·2H2O.

“The mineral’s composition is thaumasite, according to the lab results.”

Synonyms

  • calcium aluminium sulfide
  • thiol silicate