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anorthite

/əˈnɔː.θaɪt/

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noun

/əˈnɔː.θaɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruРедкий минерал из группы плагиоклазовых полевых шпатов, обычно встречающийся в некоторых магматических породах.

A rare mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, typically found in certain igneous rocks.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A rare, calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar mineral that is a common component of many igneous rocks.

    ruПлагиоклазовый полевой шпат

    • Anorthite is often found in basaltic and gabbroic rocks.
    • The mineral anorthite has a high melting point compared to other feldspars.
    • Geologists identified anorthite in the lunar rock samples.
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