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urtite
A light-colored member of the ijolite series that is composed chiefly of nepheline and 0% to 30% mafic minerals, esp. acmite and apatite. Compare: melteigite (now Lovozero), Kola Peninsula, Russia.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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