spatig

sparry (geology)

English translations

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    spatig

Word details

German meaning
Bezeichnet eine bestimmte Eigenschaft von Gesteinen, insbesondere das Vorhandensein von Spalten oder Rissen.
English meaning
spatulate, cleavaged
German example
Der Fels war spatig und daher schwer zu bearbeiten.
English example
The rock was cleavaged and therefore difficult to work with.

Example sentences with “spatig”

  1. Das Gestein ist spatig. (The rock is sparry.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'spatig' related to 'Spat'?

Yes, it describes a mineral structure characteristic of 'Spat' (spar).