keemiline element, hõbevalge metall, sulamistemperatuur 650 ºC, tihedus 1,738 Mg/m3
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Levimuselt on Mg 7. kohal, seda leidub samapalju kui element naatriumi. Keemilise aktiivsuse tõttu ei esine Mg vabalt lihtainena, vaid ainult elemendina arvukate ühendite ja mineraalide koostises.
a light, silvery, metallic chemical element of the alkaline earth group, atomic no. 12, which burns with an intense white light and is a major constituent of rock-forming minerals
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The element is found in a number of minerals, including magnesite (MgCO3), dolomite (MgCO3.CaCO3), and carnallite (MgCl2.KCl.6H2O). It is also present in sea water, and it is an essential element for living organisms.
