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porphyrite
An obsolete term synonymous with porphyry. The term was originally used to distinguish porphyries that contain plagioclase phenocrysts from those that contain alkali feldspar phenocrysts.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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