Igneous rock crystals Flashcards

1
Q

Euhedral

A

Slow cooling

Well formed crystals with good faces

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2
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Equant

A

All axis are the same length

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3
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Sub equant

A

Most of the axis are the same length

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4
Q

Prismatic

A

Four or more sides but elongated in one direction

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5
Q

Anhedral

A

Poorly formed crystal faces

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6
Q

Subhedral

A

Some well formed faces and some poorly formed faces

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7
Q

Pegmatite

A

Igneous rock with exceptionally large crystals

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