Definition of Langbeinite

1. Noun. A mineral consisting of potassium magnesium double sulphate; used as a fertilizer.

Terms within: Atomic Number 19, K, Potassium
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Langbeinite

1. Noun. (minerology) A saline evaporite, consisting of a mixed potassium and magnesium sulphate, with the chemical formula K2Mg2(SO4)3. ¹

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Definition of Langbeinite

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Langbeinite

laned
lanely
lanes
laneway
laneways
lang syne
langaha
langahas
langar
langarey
langars
langasite
langate
langates
langauge
langbeinite (current term)
langbeinites
langdak
langdebeef
langer-giedion syndrome
langered
langerhans cell
langerhans cell histiocytoses
langerhans cells
langers
langest
langet
langets
langisite

Literary usage of Langbeinite

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Physical Chemistry in the Service of the Sciences by Jacobus Henricus Hoff (1903)
"Thus langbeinite becomes a mixture of magnesium sulphate and ... In the case of langbeinite this is the solution W (Fig. 10), where the necessary saturation ..."

2. The Data of Geochemistry by Frank Wigglesworth Clarke (1911)
"... and langbeinite, both anhydrous, first appear, ... always as secondary minerals, higher up. According to II. Precht,5 the langbeinite replaces ..."

3. Recent Advances in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry by Alfred Walter Stewart (1912)
"Let us choose the temperature 84° C. as a starting-point. At that temperature, the only double salts which can exist are carnallite, langbeinite, ..."

4. Journal of Applied Microscopy by Bausch & Lomb Optical Company (1901)
"Mallet, FR On langbeinite from the Punjab Author concludes that the potassio- Salt Range. Min. Mag. 12: 159, 1899. magnesian deposit, at the Mayo mines, ..."

5. Bulletin by American Institute of Mining Engineers (1899)
"... as well as the Simple Iron Sulphides." Mallet, FR (Min. Mag., xii., p. 159). " On langbeinite from the Punjab Salt Range." The chemical structure of ..."

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