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synneusis
A mechanism by which small plagioclase crystals float into growing phenocrysts of potassium feldspar. Also, said of the texture of a rock showing such crystals. Etymol: Greek, to swim together.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Mines
- Catégorie : Exploitation minière; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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Créateur
- ed.young
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(Milwaukee, United States)