Microphenocryst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microphenocryst is a noun meaning (geology) A very small crystal in a fine-grained porphyritic rock.
Meaning
(geology) A very small crystal in a fine-grained porphyritic rock.
Example Sentences
The basalt of Goose Island of the Ice Harbor Member is unique for the occurrence of microphenocrysts of ilmenite and titanmagnetite.
Word Forms
- microphenocrysts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenocryst, phenocrystal, megacryst, xenocryst, macrocryst, microlith.
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