Porphyroblast
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Porphyroblast is a noun meaning (geology) A relatively large crystal within a metamorphic rock.
Meaning
(geology) A relatively large crystal within a metamorphic rock.
Word Forms
- porphyroblasts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include feldspar, garnet, metacrystal, porphyry, porphyre, poikiloblast.
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