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Record 1 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

An apple-green silicate mineral belonging to the phyllosilicate group and occurring in foliated hexagonal plates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Minéral du système cristallin monoclinique constitué d'aluminosilicate hydraté de magnésium et de fer, se présentant en masses translucides vert pâle.

CONT

Les chlorites magnésiennes [sont appelées] «amésites».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato alumínico hidratado con magnesio y hierro; sus cristales monoclínicos forman masas de color verde claro.

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