# magnesite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmæɡnəzaɪt/

## Definitions
1. A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.

## Etymology
Named after its composition in 1807.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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