Igneous rock crystals Flashcards
1
Q
Euhedral
A
Slow cooling
Well formed crystals with good faces
2
Q
Equant
A
All axis are the same length
3
Q
Sub equant
A
Most of the axis are the same length
4
Q
Prismatic
A
Four or more sides but elongated in one direction
5
Q
Anhedral
A
Poorly formed crystal faces
6
Q
Subhedral
A
Some well formed faces and some poorly formed faces
7
Q
Pegmatite
A
Igneous rock with exceptionally large crystals