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Record 1 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

A hexagonal mineral which consists of a magnesium hydroxide occurring in foliated or fibrous form, as in serpentines and impure limestones.

OBS

Chemical formula: Mg(OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système hexagonal, constitué d'un hydroxyde de magnésium, se présentant en agrégats feuilletés ou fibreux, blancs à verdâtres.

OBS

Étymologie : en l'honneur du minéralogiste américain Archibald Bruce.

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg(OH)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Hidróxido de magnesio [...] incoloro o bien grisáceo o verdoso, que forma cristales de simetría romboédrica.

OBS

Resulta de la alteración de silicatos de magnesio y se halla frecuentemente asociado con la serpentina; sirve para preparar materiales refractarios.

OBS

Mg(OH)2

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