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BUSTAMITE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A grayish-red mineral which consists of a silicate of manganese and calcium.

CONT

Bustamite ... is very similar in structure to wollastonite.

OBS

Named after M. Bustamente, the discoverer.

OBS

Chemical formula: CaMnSi2 O6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Silicate de manganèse et de calcium cristallisant dans le système triclinique et appartenant à la sous-classe des inosilicates.

OBS

[La bustamite] présente une structure fibreuse souvent en agrégats radiés et de couleur rose clair. On la trouve en Suède et aux États-Unis.

OBS

Formule chimique : CaMnSi2O6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Silicato de magnesio y calcio que no es sino una rodonita calcífera de color gris rosado.

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