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stress mineral
A term suggested for minerals such as chlorite, chloritoid, talc, albite, epidote, amphiboles, and kyanite, whose formation in metamorphosed rocks is favored by shearing stress. Compare: antistress mineral
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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