uralite (ˈjʊərəˌlaɪt
)
Definitions
noun
- an amphibole mineral, similar to hornblende, that replaces pyroxene in some igneous
and metamorphic rocks
Derived Forms
uralitic (ˌjʊərəˈlɪtɪk
) adjective
Word Origin
C19: from the Ural Mountains where it was first found + -ite1
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