xenoblastisch

xenoblastic; referring to crystals in metamorphic rocks that lack their own crystal faces

English translations

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    xenoblastic

Word details

German meaning
Eine Bezeichnung für Minerale in einem Gestein, die keine eigene, gut ausgebildete Kristallform aufweisen.
English meaning
Xenoblastic
German example
Die xenoblastischen Minerale im Gestein sind schwer zu identifizieren.
English example
The xenoblastic minerals in the rock are difficult to identify.

Example sentences with “xenoblastisch”

  1. Das Gestein weist eine xenoblastische Struktur auf. (The rock shows a xenoblastic structure.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'xenoblastisch' a technical geological term?

Yes, it is a specialized term used in petrology to describe the texture of minerals that have grown during metamorphism without developing their own characteristic crystal forms.