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Magnesium

A light, silvery-grey and very common metal. Symbol, Mg. Its principal ore is magnesite and dolomite

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Magma

The extremely hot volcanic fluid which forms rock when cooled

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Mafic

Dark igneous rocks typically high in iron and magnesium

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Macro

A prefix meaning large, the opposite of micro

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Mesozoic era

The Mesozoic Era occurred between 245-65 million years ago and is comprised of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods

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Mercury

A shiny silver coloured liquid metal at room temperature. Symbol Hg. Mercury is extremely toxic and can be lethal in high human concentrations