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ultramafic
Said of an igneous rock composed chiefly of mafic minerals, e.g., monomineralic rocks composed of hypersthene, augite, or olivine. Compare: hypermelanic; ultrabasic.
- Part of Speech: adjective
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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