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anorthosite
A plutonic rock composed almost entirely of plagioclase, usually labradorite. It is a monomineralic equivalent of gabbro but lacks monoclinic pyroxene. Compare: andesinite
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Mines
- Catégorie : Exploitation minière; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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Créateur
- ed.young
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(Milwaukee, United States)