nitrocalcite

English

Etymology

From nitro- +‎ calcite.

Noun

nitrocalcite (uncountable)

1. (mineralogy) A hydrated calcium nitrate mineral that forms as an efflorescence where manure contacts concrete or limestone in a dry environment, as in stables or caverns.

Further reading

• David Barthelmy (1997–2025) “Nitrocalcite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
• “nitrocalcite”, in Mindat.org‎^[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2025.