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(FE 2 MG)(OH)2 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
(Fe,Mg)(OH)2
formula, see observation
(Fe+2,Mg)(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

A rhombohedral mineral which consists of a hydroxide of iron and magnesium, oxidizes rapidly in air, and occurs as thin veins in kimberlite; found in U.S.S.R.

OBS

Chemical formula: (Fe,Mg)(OH)2 or (Fe[exponent+2],Mg)(OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(Fe,Mg)(OH)2
formula, see observation
(Fe+2,Mg)(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système rhomboédrique, constitué d'hydroxyde de fer et de magnésium, se présentant en grains de couleur verte à jaune-vert dans le pipe kimberlitique Lucky, Iakoutie (U.R.S.S.).

OBS

Formule chimique : (Fe,Mg)(OH)2 ou (Fe[exposant+2],Mg)(OH)2

Spanish

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