heulandite

heu·land·ite

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-luh n-dahyt]
- /ˈhyu lənˌdaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-luh n-dahyt]
- /ˈhyu lənˌdaɪt/

Definitions of heulandite word

noun heulandite a white or transparent, colorless mineral of the zeolite family, hydrous calcium aluminum silicate, CaAl 2 Si 7 O 18 ⋅6H 2 O, occurring in basic volcanic rocks in the form of crystals with a pearly luster. 1
noun heulandite (mineral) A common mineral of the zeolite group with monoclinic crystals, the most usual form being heulandite-Ca (Ca,Na)2-3Al3(Al,Si)2Si13O36·12H2O. 1
noun heulandite a white, grey, red, or brown zeolite mineral that consists essentially of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in the form of elongated tabular crystals. Formula: CaAl2Si7O18.6H2O 0
noun heulandite a semihard, lightweight, monoclinic zeolite, (Na,Ca)4-6Al6(Al,Si)4Si26O72·24H2O 0
noun heulandite (mineralogy) A common mineral of the zeolite group with monoclinic crystals, the most usual form being heulandite-Ca (Ca,Na)2-3Al3(Al,Si)2Si13O36·12H2O. 0

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Origin of heulandite

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; named after Henry Heuland, 19th-century English mineral collector; see -ite1

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heulandite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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