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troctolite
A gabbro that is composed chiefly of calcic plagioclase (e.g., labradorite) and olivine with little or no pyroxene. Such rocks commonly are speckled like trout.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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