Larnite
Encyclopedia
Larnite is a mineral, known as dicalcisum silicate.
Dicalcium silicate is chemically, β–Ca2SiO4, sometimes represented by the formula 2CaO·SiO2.
When used in the cement industry, the mineral is usually referred to as Belite
.
The name is derived from Larne
, Northern Ireland.
Dicalcium silicate is chemically, β–Ca2SiO4, sometimes represented by the formula 2CaO·SiO2.
When used in the cement industry, the mineral is usually referred to as Belite
Belite
Belite is an industrial mineral important in Portland cement manufacture, a name for dicalcium silicate, Ca2SiO4, sometimes formulated as 2 CaO · SiO2 ....
.
The name is derived from Larne
Larne
Larne is a substantial seaport and industrial market town on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of 18,228 people in the 2001 Census. As of 2011, there are about 31,000 residents in the greater Larne area. It has been used as a seaport for over 1,000 years, and is...
, Northern Ireland.