scalenohedral Synonyms

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scalenohedral Meaning

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scalenohedral (a.)

Of or pertaining to a scalenohedron.

scalenohedral Sentence Examples

  1. The mineral calcite commonly crystallizes in a scalenohedral habit.
  2. The scalenohedral shape of diamond crystals is a result of their cubic crystal structure.
  3. The scalenohedral faces of fluorite crystals are often striated.
  4. The scalenohedral form of quartz is known as the Dauphiné twin.
  5. The scalenohedral crystal structure of gypsum is responsible for its cleavage properties.
  6. The scalenohedral habit of pyrite crystals is often associated with gold mineralization.
  7. The scalenohedral morphology of hematite crystals can be used to differentiate them from other iron oxides.
  8. The scalenohedral shape of magnetite crystals is due to the mineral's high magnetic susceptibility.
  9. The scalenohedral form of tourmaline crystals is often known as the watermelon tourmaline.
  10. The scalenohedral habit of rutile crystals is often used in industrial applications due to the mineral's high refractive index.

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Of or pertaining to a scalenohedron.

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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.