larnite

English

Noun

larnite (plural larnites)

  1. a polymorph of calcium silicate, Ca2SiO4, found in limestone or chalk in contact with semimolten basalts

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Larnite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • larnite”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.

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