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Evaporites (pronounced /iˈvæpəraɪt/) are water-soluble, mineral sediments that result from the evaporation of bodies of surficial water. Evaporites are considered sedimentary ...
evaporite - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about evaporite
With a progressive evaporation of seawater, the most common salts are deposited in a definite sequence: calcite (calcium carbonate), gypsum (hydrous calcium sulphate), halite ...
evaporite -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia
Britannica online encyclopedia article on evaporite:Three models for deposition of marine evaporites in basins of restricted water circulation.Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.any of ...

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Evaporite, sedimentary rock formed over geologic time from the residues left as salty waters of ancient seas or lakes evaporated in arid locations. Limestone, dolomite, gypsum, halite, and many other minerals are common constituents of evaporites, which occur on all continents and are often associated with deposits of gas and oil.