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haueynophyre
An extrusive rock similar in composition to a leucitophyre but containing haueyne in place of some of the leucite. Other possible phases include nepheline, augite, magnetite, apatite, melilite, and mica. A partial syn. of haueynitite; some rocks are called haueynophyre when haueyne is a conspicuous mineral but not necessarily a major constituent.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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