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Noun: pegmatite  'peg-mu,tIt
  1. A form of igneous rock consisting of extremely coarse granite resulting from the crystallization of magma rich in rare elements
    "Pegmatite veins often contain valuable gemstones and rare minerals"

Derived forms: pegmatites

Type of: igneous rock

Encyclopedia: Pegmatite