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An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what was called greenstone.

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  1. n. An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what was called greenstone.
  2. n. a granular crystalline intrusive rock
  3. An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what was called greenstone.
  4. An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially ofa triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what wascalled greenstone.
  5. n. a granular crystalline intrusive rock