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0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Entire glossary Search for term: tephrite Volcanology Tephrite is an type of volcanic (extrusive) rock with low silica content, similar to basalt, but containing foid minerals (e.g. nephelinite, leucite) along with plagioclase. The composition of tephrite is called tephritic. to top Back to previous page

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