poecilitic Synonyms
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poecilitic Meaning
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poecilitic (a.)
Mottled with various colors; variegated; spotted; -- said of certain rocks.
Specifically: Of or pertaining to, or characterizing, Triassic and Permian sandstones of red and other colors.
poecilitic Sentence Examples
- The poecilitic texture of the cross-section revealed numerous small grains and veins.
- The poecilitic structure of the rock was indicative of rapid cooling.
- The poecilitic matrix contained small crystals of both olivine and pyroxene.
- The poecilitic texture suggested that the minerals had crystallized simultaneously.
- The poecilitic crystals formed a complex intergrowth pattern.
- The poecilitic structure was caused by the presence of a melt phase during crystallization.
- The poecilitic texture exhibited a mottled appearance under the microscope.
- The poecilitic matrix was composed of a mixture of feldspar and amphibole.
- The poecilitic texture is common in igneous rocks that have undergone rapid cooling.
- The poecilitic structure provided evidence of the rock's cooling history.
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Mottled with various colors; variegated; spotted; -- said of certain rocks., Specifically: Of or pertaining to, or characterizing, Triassic and Permian sandston
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The poecilitic texture of the cross-section revealed numerous small grains and veins.
The poecilitic structure of the rock was indicative of rapid cooling.
The poecilitic matrix contained small crystals of both olivine and pyroxene.
The poecilitic texture suggested that the minerals had crystallized simultaneously.
