Melaphyre
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melaphyre is a noun meaning (obsolete) Various dark-coloured volcanic igneous rocks rich in augite, similar to and in some definitions including basalt, principally of Paleozoic age.
Meaning
(obsolete) Various dark-coloured volcanic igneous rocks rich in augite, similar to and in some definitions including basalt, principally of Paleozoic age.
Word Forms
- melaphyres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include augite, volcanite, porphyre, aphanite, anthophyllite, ampholite.
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