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Record 1 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of cerium and allied metals occurring generally in brownish masses ...

OBS

So named because it contains cerium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Silicate hydraté naturel de cérium, de calcium et de fer, que l'on rencontre le plus souvent en masses brunes ou rouges.

DEF

Variété brun-rouge d'allanite.

OBS

Étymologie : allusion à la teneur en cérium du minéral.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato hidratado de calcio, hierro y cerio que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico;se encuentra en forma de masas de color pardo rojizo.

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