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bostrichites
An early name for prehnite, an orthorhombic mineral, Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2, in which Fe replaces Al; forms botryoidal or mammillary and radiating aggregates.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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