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Rhodochrosite

Rhoˊdo-chro′site

,
Noun.
[Gr.
ῥόδον
the rose + [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] a coloring.]
(Min.)
Manganese carbonate, a rose-red mineral sometimes occuring crystallized, but generally massive with rhombohedral cleavage like calcite; – called also
dialogite
.

Definition 2024


Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite

See also: rhodochrosite

German

Noun

Rhodochrosite m

  1. plural of Rhodochrosit

rhodochrosite

rhodochrosite

See also: Rhodochrosite

English

Rhodochrosite

Noun

rhodochrosite (countable and uncountable, plural rhodochrosites)

  1. (mineralogy) A crystalline mineral composed mainly of manganese carbonate MnCO3.

Usage notes

  • Frequently misspelt *rhodocrosite.

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