macle (Meaning)
macle (n.)
Chiastolite; -- so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross section. See Chiastolite.
A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance.
A twin crystal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of macle
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macle Sentence Examples
- In geology, a macle occurs when a crystal has two or more twinned parts that are mirror images of each other.
- The macle produced an interesting optical effect in the mineral.
- The quartz crystal displayed a prominent macle, indicating it had formed under unusual conditions.
- The petrologist could identify the rock type based on the presence of macles in the plagioclase feldspar grains.
- The formation of macles in minerals is a complex process involving crystal defects and lattice distortions.
- The macle in the garnet crystal distorted its shape, making it appear irregular.
- The gemstone's macle contributed to its unique optical properties and value.
- The macle in the calcite crystal indicated that it had been subjected to intense pressure during its formation.
- The researcher used polarized light microscopy to visualize the macle's internal structure.
- The macle's sharp boundary line separated the two twinned portions of the crystal perfectly.
FAQs About the word macle
Chiastolite; -- so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross section. See Chiastolite., A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance., A twin cryst
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
In geology, a macle occurs when a crystal has two or more twinned parts that are mirror images of each other.
The macle produced an interesting optical effect in the mineral.
The quartz crystal displayed a prominent macle, indicating it had formed under unusual conditions.
The petrologist could identify the rock type based on the presence of macles in the plagioclase feldspar grains.
