brachypinacoid Synonyms
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brachypinacoid Meaning
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brachypinacoid (n.)
A plane of an orthorhombic crystal which is parallel both to the vertical axis and to the shorter lateral (brachydiagonal) axis.
brachypinacoid Sentence Examples
- The crystal exhibited a distinct brachypinacoid form under the microscope.
- Geologists identified the mineral specimen by its characteristic brachypinacoid shape.
- The crystallographer meticulously measured the angles of the brachypinacoid faces to determine the mineral's structure.
- Brachypinacoid crystals often exhibit unique optical properties under polarized light.
- The brachypinacoid faces of the crystal were smooth and reflective, indicating high purity.
- Students in the mineralogy class learned to differentiate between various crystal forms, including the brachypinacoid.
- Brachypinacoid minerals are commonly found in certain geological formations.
- The crystal's symmetry group indicated that it possessed a brachypinacoid as one of its prominent crystallographic forms.
- Mineral collectors prize specimens with well-defined brachypinacoid faces for their aesthetic appeal.
- Researchers studied the growth patterns of brachypinacoid crystals to understand the conditions under which they form.
FAQs About the word brachypinacoid
A plane of an orthorhombic crystal which is parallel both to the vertical axis and to the shorter lateral (brachydiagonal) axis.
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The crystal exhibited a distinct brachypinacoid form under the microscope.
Geologists identified the mineral specimen by its characteristic brachypinacoid shape.
The crystallographer meticulously measured the angles of the brachypinacoid faces to determine the mineral's structure.
Brachypinacoid crystals often exhibit unique optical properties under polarized light.
