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grossular
An isometric mineral, 8(Ca3Al2Si3O12) , rarely pure; garnet group; crystallizes in dodecahedra and trapezohedra; varicolored; in metamorphosed calcareous rocks and skarns. Formerly called grossularite.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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