karstenite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral belonging to the calcite group, with the chemical formula Mg(SO4) · 7H2O. It forms in evaporite deposits and is named after the German mineralogist Adolf von Karsten.

  - "The mineral deposit contained large quantities of karstenite."
  - "Karstenite is a rare mineral and is highly prized by collectors."

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Variants

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karst , karstic , karsts

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Etymology

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Named after Adolf von Karsten, a German mineralogist.

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Trivia

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1. Karstenite was first discovered in the Tengeri mine in Hungary in 1872.

2. The unique crystal structure of karstenite has been studied for potential use in various industries, including pharmaceuticals and electronics.

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Related Concepts

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1. evaporite deposits: Geological formations rich in minerals deposited from evaporated water.

2. mineralogy: The scientific study of minerals and mineral formation.

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Culture

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Karstenite has been studied extensively in the field of mineralogy due to its unique properties and rarity. It has been featured in various scientific publications and is a subject of interest for mineral collectors.

How to Memorize "karstenite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mineral deposit with crystals of karstenite glistening in the sunlight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'Karstenite' with the name of the mineralogist 'Adolf von Karsten'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the formula 'Mg(SO4) · 7H2O' as 'Magnesium Sulfate Seven Hours of Water'.

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