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Meaning of plagioclastic
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plagioclastic (a)
of or relating to plagioclase
plagioclastic Sentence Examples
- The igneous rock exhibited a distinctive texture marked by interlocking plagioclastic crystals.
- Feldspar minerals with a plagioclastic composition dominated the petrology of the granite.
- The volcanic ejecta contained abundant plagioclastic fragments derived from the crystallizing magma.
- Examination of the gneiss under polarized light revealed large plagioclastic grains with twinned lamellae.
- The sandstone had a high content of quartz and plagioclastic feldspar, indicating its metamorphic origin.
- The andesite lava displayed a classic porphyritic texture with zoned plagioclastic phenocrysts.
- The gabbro consisted predominantly of augite and plagioclastic pyroxene.
- The dioritic pluton intruding the schist contained large sheets of plagioclastic amphibole.
- The metamorphic rocks of the region underwent intense shearing, resulting in the recrystallization of plagioclastic minerals.
- The plagioclastic feldspar within the quartzite was highly altered, indicating its exposure to hydrothermal fluids.
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of or relating to plagioclase
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The igneous rock exhibited a distinctive texture marked by interlocking plagioclastic crystals.
Feldspar minerals with a plagioclastic composition dominated the petrology of the granite.
The volcanic ejecta contained abundant plagioclastic fragments derived from the crystallizing magma.
Examination of the gneiss under polarized light revealed large plagioclastic grains with twinned lamellae.
