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rhodochrosite

/ˌrəʊ.dəˈkrəʊ.saɪt/

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noun

/ˌrəʊ.dəˈkrəʊ.saɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruМинерал, состоящий из карбоната марганца, часто используемый как источник марганца.

A mineral composed of manganese carbonate, often used as a source of manganese.

  1. Manganese carbonate mineralC1formal

    A mineral composed of manganese carbonate, often found in pink to red colors, and used as a source of manganese.

    ruМинерал карбонат марганца

    • The rhodochrosite specimen from Argentina is famous for its deep red color.
    • Miners extracted rhodochrosite from the silver veins in the Andes.
    • Rhodochrosite is often cut into cabochons for jewelry.
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