Magnesium

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Magnesium is a chemical element that is a type of metal. Its chemical symbol is Mg, and its atomic number is 12. It is the eighth most abundant mineral in the earth's crust. It is found in large deposits of magnesite, dolomite and other minerals. It was discovered in 1775. It is named after a region in Greece, Magnesia.

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