The difference between Magnesian and Magnesiferous
When used as adjectives, magnesian means containing magnesia, whereas magnesiferous means containing magnesium.
check bellow for the other definitions of Magnesian and Magnesiferous
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Magnesian as an adjective:
Containing magnesia
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Magnesian as an adjective (mineralogy):
Describing minerals containing magnesium
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Magnesiferous as an adjective (geology):
Containing magnesium
Examples:
"a magnesiferous rock"