👉 The term "litholyte" is a scientific term used in the field of geological and geothermology to describe a mineral that dissolves in water, releasing dissolved gases such as hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. It is often found in areas where there are significant amounts of sulfur compounds or other acidic minerals like calcite or pyroxene. Litholytes are important for understanding the composition of rocks and their formation processes by allowing scientists to study how different types of
