cancrinite

cancrinite

      rare feldspathoid mineral, an aluminosilicate that contains sodium and calcium carbonate and occurs as an alteration product of nepheline and feldspar in nepheline-syenite and related rocks. It also is found in metamorphic rocks and in contact zones between limestone and igneous intrusives. Famous localities are Alnö, Sweden; Fen district, Norway; Iivaara, Finland; and Iron Hill, Colo., U.S. For chemical formula and detailed physical properties, see feldspathoid (table).

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  • cancrinite — can·cri·nite …   English syllables

  • cancrinite — ˌnīt noun ( s) Etymology: German cancrinit, from Count Georg Cancrin died 1845 Russian statesman + German it ite : a mineral (Na2,Ca)4(AlSiO4)6CO3.nH2O consisting of an aluminosilicate and carbonate of sodium and calcium occurring in igneous… …   Useful english dictionary

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