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cobalt bloom

/ˈkoʊbɔːlt bluːm/

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/ˈkoʊbɔːlt bluːm/C1formalscientific
  • ruМинерал, состоящий из гидратированного арсената кобальта, обычно образующий розовые или красные игольчатые кристаллы, часто встречающийся в зонах окисления кобальтосодержащих месторождений.

A mineral consisting of hydrated cobalt arsenate, typically forming pink to red needle-like crystals, often found in the oxidized zones of cobalt-bearing deposits.

  1. C2formal

    A secondary mineral, also known as erythrite, consisting of hydrated cobalt arsenate, typically forming bright pink or red crusts or crystals.

    ruМинерал

    • The geologist identified the pink coating on the rock as cobalt bloom.
    • Cobalt bloom is often used as an indicator mineral for cobalt deposits.
    • The specimen of cobalt bloom from the mine was exceptionally vibrant.