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GREENSTONE

\ɡɹˈiːnstə͡ʊn], \ɡɹˈiːnstə‍ʊn], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈiː_n_s_t_əʊ_n]\

Definitions of GREENSTONE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A rock of the trap formation, composed of hornblende and feldspar.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A general designation for the hard granular crystalline varieties of trap, in which greenish or blackish-green colours largely prevail.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A rock of the trap formation, consisting of crystals of hornblende and feldspar.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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