thenardite

noun

the·​nard·​ite

thə̇ˈnärˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂SO₄ consisting of native anhydrous sodium sulfate and occurring in white or brownish crystals, masses, or crusts often in connection with salt lakes

Word History

Etymology

French thénardite, from Baron Louis J. Thénard †1857 French chemist + French -ite

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