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aragonite

文石 wén​shí
aragonite
A carbonate mineral that often forms mottled or streaked stones; specifically the variety found in basalt cavities that shows concentric circular patterns when polished
agate
(literary) An alternate name for 玛瑙 mǎ​nǎo
patterned stone
Any stone with natural veins or patterns
tribute stone
Ornamental stones or building materials sent from various prefectures to the capital for palace construction during ancient times

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0.171 per million

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