brucite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Bruce + -ite, after its discoverer, American mineralogist Archibald Bruce (1777–1818).
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brucites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |