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Trachyte
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What's The Definition Of Trachyte?Synonyms | Synonyms for Trachyte: Related Terms | Find terms related to Trachyte: See Also | Trachyte In Webster's Dictionary \Tra"chyte\, n. [Gr. ? rough, rugged: cg. F. trachyte.]
(Geol.)
An igneous rock, usually light gray in color and breaking
with a rough surface. It consists chiefly of orthoclase
feldspar with sometimes hornblende and mica.
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