Lamprophyre

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Lamprophyres (from Ancient Greek λαμπρός (lamprós) 'bright' and φύρω (phúrō) 'to mix') are uncommon, small-volume ultrapotassic igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks, and small intrusions.

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