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sapphirine
A blue feldspathoid, crystallizing in the cubic system, consisting essentially of silicate of aluminum and sodium with sodium sulfate, (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2. Also spelled haueynite.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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