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absarokite

Phoneticsab·sarokite

Definition

n. a very rare type of rock that is mostly made of the mineral feldspar. It is named after a group of people from the United States.

n. a rare igneous rock composed primarily of feldspar, specifically a variety of syenite. Named after the Absaroka people of the United States.

Examples

“The geologist found a small piece of absarokite in the mountain.”

“The museum displayed a polished sample of absarokite alongside other rare minerals from the region.”

“While most syenites contain quartz, absarokite is notable for its lack of this mineral, making it a unique subject for petrological study.”

Examples

simple

“The geologist found a small piece of absarokite in the mountain.”

contextual

“The museum displayed a polished sample of absarokite alongside other rare minerals from the region.”

complex

“While most syenites contain quartz, absarokite is notable for its lack of this mineral, making it a unique subject for petrological study.”

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