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thaumasite

thaumasite

9.9
A rare mineral that forms in rocks and sometimes in concrete and can damage buildings
  • noun
  • /ˈθɔːməˌsaɪt/
  • Specialized
: taumasita
  • Damage to concrete structures can sometimes be caused by the formation of thaumasite.

Examples

  • The geologist identified thaumasite crystals in the hydrothermal vein sample.

  • Researchers studied the properties of thaumasite to understand its effects on building materials.

  • The thaumasite in the concrete caused significant structural damage.

  • Many thaumasites have been discovered in geological surveys.

  • Damage to concrete structures can sometimes be caused by the formation of thaumasite.

  • The geologist identified thaumasite crystals in the hydrothermal vein sample.

  • Researchers studied the properties of thaumasite to understand its effects on building materials.

Surface Forms

thaumasite singular
thaumasites plural

Etymology

Thaumasite comes from the Greek root thauma meaning 'wonder' and the ending -site for 'mineral'. Think of it as a 'wonder mineral' that can surprise people because it forms in rocks and sometimes in concrete and can cause damage.