thenardite

[ thuh-nahr-dahyt, tuh- ]

noun

1. a mineral, sodium sulfate, Na 2 SO 4 , occurring in white crystals and masses, especially in salt lakes and arid regions.

thenardite

/ θɪˈnɑːdaɪt; tɪ- /

noun

1. a whitish vitreous mineral that consists of anhydrous sodium sulphate and occurs in saline residues. Formula: Na 2 SO 4

Word History and Origins

Origin of thenardite¹

1835–45; named after L. J. Thénard (1777–1857), French chemist; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of thenardite¹

C19: named after Baron L. J. Thénard (1777–1857), French chemist; see -ite ¹

Example Sentences

The results suggest the writing surface is largely composed of sulfate salts, including glauberite, gypsum and thenardite – minerals that dissolve in water and are left behind when the water evaporates.

From The Guardian

As the mineral thenardite or mirabilite, which crystallizes in the rhombic system, it occurs in many parts of the world, as in Spain, the western states of North America and the Russian Caucasus; in the last-named region, about 25 m.

From Project Gutenberg

Thenardite is an edible mineral used in the production of machines, glasses, paper and other industrial products.

From Reuters