Allotriomorph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allotriomorph is a noun meaning (geology) A mineral that did not develop its otherwise typical external crystal form because of late crystallization between earlier formed crystals, typical of matrix minerals in rapidly crystallizing volcanic lavas and shallow igneous intrusions.
Meaning
(geology) A mineral that did not develop its otherwise typical external crystal form because of late crystallization between earlier formed crystals, typical of matrix minerals in rapidly crystallizing volcanic lavas and shallow igneous intrusions.
Word Forms
- allotriomorphs
Synonyms for allotriomorph
Depending on context, synonyms include xenomorph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allothiomorph, mineraloid, xenoblast, ottrelite, protomylonite, allochroite.
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