Min. [f. Vulpino (Volpino), near Bergamo in Lombardy + -ITE1 2 b. Named by C. F. Ludwig, 1804.] A granular variety of anhydrite.

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1823.  W. Phillips, Elem. Introd. Min., 174. Siliciferous Anhydrous Gypsum,… Vulpinite.

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1850.  Ansted, Elem. Geol., Min., etc., § 388. Anhydrite, Muriacite, Vulpinite, Anhydrous sulphate of lime.

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1867.  Ure’s Dict. Arts, III. 1011. The vulpinite from Vulpino, near Bergamo in Italy, takes a fine polish, and is used for ornamental purposes.

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