alumohydrocalcite
|a-lu-mo-hy-dro-cal-cite|
C2
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/əˌluːmoʊˌhaɪdroʊˈkælsaɪt/
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/əˌljuːməʊˌhaɪdrəʊˈkælsaɪt/
rare mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alumohydrocalcite' originates from combining 'alumo-' referring to aluminum, 'hydro-' indicating the presence of water or hydroxide, and 'calcite' referring to calcium carbonate.
Historical Evolution
'alumohydrocalcite' was coined in the 20th century to describe this specific mineral composition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a mineral with aluminum and calcium components, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare mineral composed of calcium, aluminum, carbonate, and hydroxide.
Alumohydrocalcite is often found in hydrothermal veins.
Last updated: 2025/07/06 11:06