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Name of the Rock
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Urtite
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Classification of Rock (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic)
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Igneous
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Dimensions
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L:11, W:8, H:2.5
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Texture (as observed in hand specimen)
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An urtite is a coarse-grained igneous rock (coarse salt and pepper texture) dominated by essential nepheline, but often with minor alkali pyroxene. Urtite also often contains accessory apatite. Sulphide present.
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Locality
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North of Kyaukpyathat Ashe, Mogok Stone Tract
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Country
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Burma
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Photo Link
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CHQ_CCU_GSI_MUS_1847
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Date of Photography
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3/2/2017
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Urtite
Urtite belongs to Rocks and Minerals Gallery