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A black magnetic mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate
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magnesite
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Magnesite is a mineral with the chemical formula Mg C O ( magnesium carbonate ). Mixed crystals of iron(II) carbonate and magnesite (mixed crystals known as ankerite ) possess a layered structure: monolayers of carbonate groups alternate with magnesium ...
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Magnesite \Mag"ne*site\, n. [Cf. F. magn['e]site.] (Min.) Native magnesium carbonate occurring in white compact or granular masses, and also in rhombohedral crystals.
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n. (context mineralogy English) A form of magnesium carbonate, magnesiumcarbonoxygen 3 , occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.
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n. a black magnetic mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium
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Wrist beacons began to snap on, and Tuvok spied magnesite, which he infused with phaser energy for light and heat.