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aedelite
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.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Minería
- Categoría: Minería general; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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