glauberite

noun

glau·​ber·​ite

ˈglau̇bəˌrīt also ˈglȯb-

plural -s

: a light-colored brittle sodium calcium sulfate Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂ having a vitreous luster and saline taste

Word History

Etymology

French glaubérite, from Johann R. Glauber †1668 German chemist + French -ite; so called from its resemblance in chemical composition to Glauber's salt

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