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MANGANSPATH [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
MnCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

A rose-red or pink to gray rhombohedral mineral of the calcite group [which] is isomorphous with calcite and siderite, and commonly contains some calcium and iron.

OBS

It is a minor ore of manganese.

OBS

Chemical formula: MnCO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MnCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système rhomboédrique constitué de carbonate naturel de manganèse de couleur rose à rose-rouge.

CONT

dialogite : On l'appelle encore «rhodochrosite». Les formes cristallines sont peu fréquentes [...] Plus souvent cette espèce minérale est en amas ou croûtes. Opaque, de teinte rose à brun violet, la tranche est rose vif, mais brunit très rapidement à l'air. La poussière est blanche; d = 4 [...] l'éclat est vif, adamantin. C'est un minéral de gangue filonienne ou de substitution dans les calcaires.

OBS

rhodochrosite : Étymologie : du grec rhodo khrôs, «couleur rose».

OBS

Formule chimique : MnCO3

Spanish

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