alstonite

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noun

An aragonite mineral consisting of an isomorphous mixture of calcium and barium carbonates.

Similar
bromlite
OriginGerman Alstonit →
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Meanings

nounalstonite (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn aragonite mineral consisting of an isomorphous mixture of calcium and barium carbonates.

    Synonyms: bromlite

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn aragonite mineral consisting of an isomorphous mixture of calcium and barium carbonates.

Similar
bromlite

Origin

  1. GermanAlstonit
  2. Englishalstonite

After German Alstonit, from Alston Moor where it was discovered.

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APA

alstonite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alstonite

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“alstonite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alstonite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alstonite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alstonite.

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