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birnessite [bər′nes·īt] (mineralogy) A manganese oxide mineral often found as a primary constituent of manganese nodules or crusts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Microscopic analyses of the birnessite coatings reveal many fossilized bacteria, so White speculates that those organisms derived energy from the manganese dissolved in the water that flowed over them. |
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