pegmatite (Meaning)
pegmatite (n)
a form of igneous rock consisting of extremely coarse granite resulting from the crystallization of magma rich in rare elements
pegmatite (n.)
Graphic granite. See under Granite.
More generally, a coarse granite occurring as vein material in other rocks.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pegmatite
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pegmatite Sentence Examples
- The pegmatite dikes within the granite pluton yielded rare earth elements of economic importance.
- The pegmatite body contained massive crystals of feldspar and beryl.
- The pegmatite quarry provided valuable gemstones, including tourmaline and aquamarine.
- The lithium-bearing pegmatite was mined for its high-tech applications.
- The pegmatite veins traced the primary foliation of the surrounding metamorphic rocks.
- The coarse-grained pegmatite contrasted sharply with the finer-grained host rock.
- The pegmatite acted as a heat source during its crystallization, altering the adjacent minerals.
- The pegmatite formed late in the magmatic history of the igneous intrusion.
- The pegmatite occurrence was associated with late-stage fluids rich in volatile elements.
- The pegmatite provided valuable geological information about the petrogenesis of the surrounding rocks.
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a form of igneous rock consisting of extremely coarse granite resulting from the crystallization of magma rich in rare elementsGraphic granite. See under Granit
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pegmatite dikes within the granite pluton yielded rare earth elements of economic importance.
The pegmatite body contained massive crystals of feldspar and beryl.
The pegmatite quarry provided valuable gemstones, including tourmaline and aquamarine.
The lithium-bearing pegmatite was mined for its high-tech applications.
