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

  1. Magnesian as an adjective:

    Containing magnesia

  2. Magnesian as an adjective (mineralogy):

    Describing minerals containing magnesium

  1. Magnesiferous as an adjective (geology):

    Containing magnesium

    Examples:

    "a magnesiferous rock"

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