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analcime
An isometric mineral, 16(Na(H2O)(AlSi2O6)) ; zeolite group; in white to slightly tinted radiating aggregates or granular masses; a late primary or hydrothermal mineral in mafic igneous rocks, an alkaline lake precipitate, and in silicic tuffs and tuffaceous sandstones. Formerly called analcite.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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