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scolecite
A monoclinic mineral, CaAl2Si3O10.3H2O ; zeolite group; pseudotetragonal; fibrous to acicular; can show wormlike motion if heated; in cavities in basalt and hydrothermal veins.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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