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pyrophyllite

/pahy-ruh-fil-ahyt, pahy-rof-uh-lahyt/US // ˌpaɪ rəˈfɪl aɪt, paɪˈrɒf əˌlaɪt //UK // (ˌpaɪrəʊˈfɪlaɪt) //

辉绿岩,辉绿石,辉石,橄榄石

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Mineralogy. a phyllosilicate, AlSi2O5, usually having a white or greenish color, and occurring in either foliated or compact masses, the latter variety being used like soapstone.

Examples

  • Pyrophyllite (hydrated aluminum silicate) resembles talc in some of its properties and is used in much the same way.