Brucite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brucite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A mineral form of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)₂, often found in thin foliated plates, but may be fibrous (see nemalite), of a white or greenish color and vitreous to pearly luster.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A mineral form of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)₂, often found in thin foliated plates, but may be fibrous (see nemalite), of a white or greenish color and vitreous to pearly luster.
Word Forms
- brucites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nemalite, bromellite, boracite, brizziite, brindleyite, brannockite.
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