Uralite

[juәrәlait]

Definition

(n.) Amphibole resulting from the alternation of pyroxene by paramorphism. It is not uncommon in massive eruptive rocks.

Editor: Milton

Definition

n. a mineral with the crystalline form of augite and the cleavage and specific gravity of hornblende.—adj. Uralit′ic.—n. Uralitisā′tion the paramorphic change of augite to hornblende.—v.t. U′ralitise.

Typist: Stephanie