whewellite

American

[hyoo-uh-lahyt] / ˈhyu əˌlaɪt /

noun

a white or colorless mineral of organic origin, calcium oxalate monohydrate, Ca(C 2 O4 )⋅H 2 O, one of the main crystalline components of kidney stones and urinary precipitates; also found in coal deposits.

1850–55; named after William Whewell (1794–1866), English philosopher; see -ite ¹

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However, both layers contain a mixture of the oxalate minerals weddellite and whewellite.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2024

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