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Definition of Heulandite

1. Noun. A group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous aluminum silicate of sodium and calcium.

Definition of Heulandite

1. n. A mineral of the Zeolite family, often occurring in amygdaloid, in foliated masses, and also in monoclinic crystals with pearly luster on the cleavage face. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime.

Definition of Heulandite

1. Noun. (minerology) A common mineral of the zeolite group with monoclinic crystals, the most usual form being heulandite-Ca (Ca,Na)_2-3Al₃(Al,Si)₂Si₁₃O₃₆·12H₂O. ¹

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Definition of Heulandite

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Medical Definition of Heulandite

1. A mineral of the Zeolite family, often occurring in amygdaloid, in foliated masses, and also in monoclinic crystals with pearly luster on the cleavage face. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Origin: After Heuland, an English mineralogist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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