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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
FeO(OH)
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

A ruby red to reddish brown mineral ... consisting of an iron oxide hydroxide that is an important constituent of some iron ores and often occurs with goethite.

OBS

Chemical formula: FeO(OH)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
FeO(OH)
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (oxyde de fer hydraté) du système cristallin orthorhombique, se présentant en cristaux rouge sang, en association avec la limonite, dans les minerais de fer.

OBS

Formule chimique : FeO(OH)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
FeO(OH)
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Óxido de hierro [...] parecido a la goethita [que] cristaliza en el sistema ortorrómbico y se encuentra en forma de masas fibrosas de color rojo.

OBS

Fórmula química: FeO(OH)

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