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ankaramite

noun
an·​ka·​ra·​mite | \ ËŒaÅ‹kəˈräˌmÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of ankaramite

: a melanocratic basaltic rock with a feldspar content greater than picrite and less than basalt and differing from picrite in containing more augite than olivine

First Known Use of ankaramite

1916, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ankaramite

French, from Ankaramy, Madagascar + French -ite

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