GLASERITE Meaning and
Definition
-
Glaserite is a mineral compound with the chemical formula K3Na(SO4)2. It belongs to the class of sulfates and is a rare natural occurrence. It was first discovered in the Carpathian Mountains by the Austrian mineralogist Josef Glaser, after whom it was named.
Glaserite typically forms as a secondary mineral in evaporite deposits, which occur in arid or semiarid regions where water evaporates and leaves behind various salts. It commonly crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system, showing a pseudo-cubic habit. Its crystals are usually small and may appear as colorless or white, sometimes with a yellowish tint. Glaserite has a relatively high hardness, ranging from 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale.
This mineral is soluble in water and has a salty taste. It has also been observed that glaserite exhibits the property of deliquescence, meaning it can absorb moisture from the atmosphere and dissolve into a solution. When heated, glaserite decomposes into other compounds, including potassium sulfate and sodium sulfate.
Due to its limited occurrence and relatively low economic significance as a mineral, glaserite is primarily valued for its aesthetic appeal. It is often sought after by collectors for its unique crystal form and can be found in various mineralogical museums and private collections around the world.
-
• A sulphate of potash, occurring in delicate white or yellowish-white crystallisations sublimed around the fameroles of active volcanoes.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for GLASERITE
- flaserite
- vlaserite
- blaserite
- hlaserite
- ylaserite
- tlaserite
- gkaserite
- gpaserite
- goaserite
- glzserite
- glsserite
- glwserite
- glqserite
- glaaerite
- glazerite
- glaxerite
- gladerite
- glaeerite
- glawerite
- glaswrite
Etymology of GLASERITE
The word "glaserite" is derived from the German word "Glaserit", which was coined by German chemist F.H. Glaser in 1862. Glaser named this mineral compound after himself by combining his surname with the suffix "-it", commonly used at the time to name minerals.
