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SAPPHIRINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
2SiO2•6Al2O3•5MgO
formula, see observation
DEF

A rare aluminosilicate of magnesium occurring as disseminated blue grains and occasional monoclinic crystals.

OBS

Chemical formula: 2SiO2•6Al2O[subcript 3]•5MgO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
2SiO2•6Al2O3•5MgO
formula, see observation
DEF

Silicate naturel d'aluminium et de magnésium [qui] se présente en grains bleus ressemblant au saphir.

CONT

Des types de jaspes particulièrement durs et compacts constituent ce qu'on appelle des «agates». Lorsqu'elles sont [...] colorées en bleu, c'est la «saphirine».

OBS

Formule chimique : 2SiO2•6Al2O3•5MgO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
2SiO2•6Al2O3•5MgO
formula, see observation
DEF

Silicato de aluminio y de magnesio que cristaliza en el sistema ortorrómbico.

CONT

Fórmula química: 2SiO2•6Al2O3•5MgO

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