"polyhalite" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polyhalite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) A mineral usually occurring in fibrous masses, of a brick-red color, being tinged with iron, and consisting chiefly of the sulphates of lime, magnesia, and soda. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals
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