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PYROXENOID [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pyroxenoid
1, record 1, English, pyroxenoid
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a small group of triclinic silicates formerly classed as pyroxenes but now differentiated from them on structural grounds, including rhodonite, wollastonite, and pectolite. 2, record 1, English, - pyroxenoid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pyroxénoïde
1, record 1, French, pyrox%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les pyroxénoïdes, nous classons tous les silicates qui, à l'image des pyroxènes, possèdent des chaînes indéfinies, mais celles-ci sont désormais construites selon un modèle différent. 2, record 1, French, - pyrox%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le groupe des pyroxénoïdes comprend notamment la rhodonite, la wollastonite et la bustamite. 3, record 1, French, - pyrox%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Organic Ores - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pyroxmangite
1, record 2, English, pyroxmangite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A red or brown triclinic mineral of the pyroxenoid group. 1, record 2, English, - pyroxmangite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Exploitation de minerais organiques divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pyroxmangite
1, record 2, French, pyroxmangite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pyroxmangite est associée à la rhodochrosite et à d'autres minéraux manganésifères dans les roches métamorphiques et métasomatiques. De bonnes pièces de collection ont été trouvées à Toguchi et à Aichi (Japon). 2, record 2, French, - pyroxmangite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Explotación de minerales orgánicos - varios
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- piroxmangita
1, record 2, Spanish, piroxmangita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silicato de hierro y manganeso [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - piroxmangita
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rhodonite
1, record 3, English, rhodonite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- manganese spar 2, record 3, English, manganese%20spar
correct
- manganolite 3, record 3, English, manganolite
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - rhodonite
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - rhodonite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: MnSiO3 or Mn(SiO3) or (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3 4, record 3, English, - rhodonite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rhodonite
1, record 3, French, rhodonite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rubis-spath 2, record 3, French, rubis%2Dspath
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (silicate) du système cristallin triclinique, du groupe des pyroxénoïdes. 2, record 3, French, - rhodonite
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - rhodonite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Mn(SiO3) ou (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3 3, record 3, French, - rhodonite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- skarn mineral
1, record 4, English, skarn%20mineral
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most skarn minerals can be enriched in manganese, including pyroxene, garnet, amphibole, pyroxenoid, olivine, ilvaite, chlorite, and serpentine. 1, record 4, English, - skarn%20mineral
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- minéral typique des skarns
1, record 4, French, min%C3%A9ral%20typique%20des%20skarns
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- minéral de skarn 1, record 4, French, min%C3%A9ral%20de%20skarn
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des minéraux typiques des skarns (pyroxènes, grenats, amphiboles, pyroxénoïdes, olivine, ilvaïte, chlorite et serpentine, entre autres) peuvent être enrichis en manganèse. 1, record 4, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20typique%20des%20skarns
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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