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Definition of pickeringite in English: pickeringitenoun ˈpɪk(ə)rɪŋʌɪt Mineralogy A mineral that is a monoclinic hydrated sulphate of aluminium and magnesium, MgAl₂(SO₄)₄.22H₂O, occurring as transparent or translucent, usually whitish, aggregates of fibrous or acicular crystals.
Origin Mid 19th century. From the name of John Pickering, American philologist + -ite. Definition of pickeringite in US English: pickeringitenounˈpɪk(ə)rɪŋʌɪt Mineralogy A mineral that is a monoclinic hydrated sulphate of aluminium and magnesium, MgAl₂(SO₄)₄.22H₂O, occurring as transparent or translucent, usually whitish, aggregates of fibrous or acicular crystals.
Origin Mid 19th century. From the name of John Pickering, American philologist + -ite. |