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benstonite
A trigonal mineral, (Ba,Sr)6(Ca,Mn)6Mg(CO3)13; shows flat, simple rhombohedral crystals and cleavage; fluoresces yellow or red; in veins with calcite.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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