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prehnite
An orthorhombic mineral, Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2, in which Fe replaces Al; forms botryoidal or mammillary and radiating aggregates. Occurs in: hydrothermal veins, cavities, and amygdules in basalt; veins in felsic plutonic rocks; and low-grade metamorphic rocks. Commonly associated with zeolites.
- 词性: noun
- 行业/领域: 采矿
- 类别 一般矿业; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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