Geological Glossary

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karst

A distinctive landscape (topography) that can develop where the underlying bedrock, often limestone or marble, is partially dissoved by surface or ground water.

kyanite

An aluminum-rich, blue to light green silicate mineral. Kyanite forms in metamorphic rocks at moderate temperature and high pressure.



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