Anhydrite

Translation of "anhydrite" into Russian

Noun

anhydrite

anhydrites pl

Anhydrite is a mineral commonly found in evaporite deposits.

Ангидрит — это минерал, часто встречающийся в отложениях испарения.

Noun

A mineral consisting of anhydrous calcium sulfate, typically occurring in white or colorless masses.

The geologist identified the white mineral as anhydrite during the field survey.

The anhydrous form of gypsum, produced by dehydration of calcium sulfate dihydrate.

Gypsum converts to anhydrite when heated to sufficiently high temperatures.

Adjective

Relating to, containing, or resembling the mineral anhydrite.

The core samples revealed several anhydrite layers within the sedimentary sequence.