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CA(SIO3) [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wollastonite
1, record 1, English, wollastonite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Wo 2, record 1, English, Wo
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tabular spar 3, record 1, English, tabular%20spar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white, gray, red, brown or yellow triclinic mineral which consists of a calcium metasilicate occurring in cleavable masses or in tabular twinned crystals, and used as a source mineral for rock wool. 4, record 1, English, - wollastonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The calc-silicate minerals such as diopside, andradite and wollastonite, which are often the principal minerals in these ore-bearing skarns, attest to the high temperatures involved. 5, record 1, English, - wollastonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wollastonite: named after W.H. Wollaston, a British chemist. 4, record 1, English, - wollastonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CaSiO3 or Ca(SiO3) 4, record 1, English, - wollastonite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- wollastonite
1, record 1, French, wollastonite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silicate de calcium [...] du groupe des pyroxènes monocliniques [se présentant en] baguettes, fibres ou grains de coloration blanche, grise, jaunâtre ou rougeâtre. 2, record 1, French, - wollastonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wollastonite : étymologie : en l'honneur du chimiste anglais W.H. Wollaston. 3, record 1, French, - wollastonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CaSiO3 ou Ca(SiO3) 3, record 1, French, - wollastonite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- wollastonita
1, record 1, Spanish, wollastonita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silicato de calcio [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - wollastonita
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La wollastonita] se encuentra en forma de masas fibrosas, grisáceas, si bien existen variedades amarillentas, pardas y rojizas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - wollastonita
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CaSiO3 o Ca(SiO3) 2, record 1, Spanish, - wollastonita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rhodonite
1, record 2, English, rhodonite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- manganese spar 2, record 2, English, manganese%20spar
correct
- manganolite 3, record 2, English, manganolite
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pale-red, rose-red, or flesh-pink to brownish-red or red-brown triclinic mineral of the pyroxenoid group. 3, record 2, English, - rhodonite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It sometimes contains calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc, and is often marked by black streaks and veins of manganese oxide. Rhodonite is used as an ornamental stone, especially in Russia. 3, record 2, English, - rhodonite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: MnSiO3 or Mn(SiO3) or (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3 4, record 2, English, - rhodonite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rhodonite
1, record 2, French, rhodonite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rubis-spath 2, record 2, French, rubis%2Dspath
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (silicate) du système cristallin triclinique, du groupe des pyroxénoïdes. 2, record 2, French, - rhodonite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Translucide, rose ou rouge, ce minéral se rencontre dans les gîtes de manganèse et dans certaines roches métamorphiques. Elle est recherchée comme pierre ornementale. 2, record 2, French, - rhodonite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Mn(SiO3) ou (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3 3, record 2, French, - rhodonite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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