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| − | Common name used for [ | + | Common name used for [[calcium fluoride]] ([[fluorite]]) prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called fluate and fluorspar during this time period. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 13:43, 15 January 2014
Description
Common name used for Calcium fluoride (Fluorite) prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called fluate and fluorspar during this time period.
Synonyms and Related Terms
calcium fluoride; fluorite; fluorspar; fluate
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Francis Turner (ed.), Reinhold Publishing Corp., New York City, 3rd edition, 1942