scalenohedral (Meaning)
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scalenohedral (a.)
Of or pertaining to a scalenohedron.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scalenohedral
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scalenohedral Sentence Examples
- The mineral calcite commonly crystallizes in a scalenohedral habit.
- The scalenohedral shape of diamond crystals is a result of their cubic crystal structure.
- The scalenohedral faces of fluorite crystals are often striated.
- The scalenohedral form of quartz is known as the Dauphiné twin.
- The scalenohedral crystal structure of gypsum is responsible for its cleavage properties.
- The scalenohedral habit of pyrite crystals is often associated with gold mineralization.
- The scalenohedral morphology of hematite crystals can be used to differentiate them from other iron oxides.
- The scalenohedral shape of magnetite crystals is due to the mineral's high magnetic susceptibility.
- The scalenohedral form of tourmaline crystals is often known as the watermelon tourmaline.
- The scalenohedral habit of rutile crystals is often used in industrial applications due to the mineral's high refractive index.
FAQs About the word scalenohedral
Of or pertaining to a scalenohedron.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mineral calcite commonly crystallizes in a scalenohedral habit.
The scalenohedral shape of diamond crystals is a result of their cubic crystal structure.
The scalenohedral faces of fluorite crystals are often striated.
The scalenohedral form of quartz is known as the Dauphiné twin.
