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Record 1 2010-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
ZnSO4•7H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

An orthorhombic mineral [which occurs] in acicular or hairlike crystals, or massive.

OBS

Chemical formula: ZnSO4•7H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZnSO4•7H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfate hydraté naturel de zinc, qui se présente en efflorescences ou en concrétions fibreuses dans les mines de blende de Rammelsberg, près de Goslar.

OBS

Formule chimique : ZnSO4•7H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
ZnSO4•7H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfato hidratado de cinc [...]; es una variedad de epsomita que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico y se encuentra en forma de concreciones fibrosas o de eflorescencias.

OBS

Fórmula química: ZnSO4•7H2O

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Record 2 2005-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A white or slightly colored hexagonal mineral: ... It sometimes contains appreciable aluminum, and it is dimorphous with paracoquimbite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Sulfate hydraté de fer cristallisant dans le système rhomboédrique en cristaux tabulaires ou en agrégats finement granulaires incolores, verdâtres ou bleuâtres.

OBS

On le trouve dans les roches métamorphiques et magmatiques d'Italie, de Finlande, de Norvège, etc. Les beaux cristaux limpides de couleur bleue sont connus sous le nom impropre de "saphir d'eau".

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Sulfato férrico hidratado [...]

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