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trachybasalt
An extrusive rock intermediate in composition between trachyte and basalt, characterized by the presence of both calcic plagioclase and alkali feldspar, along with clinopyroxene, olivine, and possibly minor analcime or leucite. Approx. synonymous with hawaiite.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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