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Albite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral of the feldspar family, triclinic in crystallization, and in composition a silicate of alumina and soda. It is a common cons…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Amphibole
noun · 78% connection
A common mineral embracing many varieties varying in color and in composition. It occurs in monoclinic crystals; also massive, general…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Andesine
noun · 78% connection
A kind of triclinic feldspar found in the Andes.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Andesite
noun · 78% connection
An eruptive rock allied to trachyte, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar, with pyroxene, hornblende, or hypersthene.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Anorthite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral of the feldspar family, commonly occurring in small glassy crystals, also a constituent of some igneous rocks. It is a lime…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Aphanite
noun · 78% connection
A very compact, dark-colored /ock, consisting of hornblende, or pyroxene, and feldspar, but neither of them in perceptible grains.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Basalt
noun · 78% connection
A rock of igneous origin, consisting of augite and triclinic feldspar, with grains of magnetic or titanic iron, and also bottle-green…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Clinkstone
noun · 78% connection
An igneous rock of feldspathic composition, lamellar in structure, and clinking under the hammer. See Phonolite.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Coumarin
noun · 78% connection
The concrete essence of the tonka bean, the fruit of Dipterix (formerly Coumarouna) odorata and consisting essentially of coumarin pro…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Crocidolite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral occuring in silky fibers of a lavender blue color. It is related to hornblende and is essentially a silicate of iron and sod…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Diabase
noun · 78% connection
A basic, dark-colored, holocrystalline, igneous rock, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and pyroxene with magnetic iron;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Dolerite
noun · 78% connection
A dark-colored, basic, igneous rock, composed essentially of pyroxene and a triclinic feldspar with magnetic iron. By many authors it…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Dolomite
noun · 78% connection
A mineral consisting of the carbonate of lime and magnesia in varying proportions. It occurs in distinct crystals, and in extensive be…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Eclogite
noun · 78% connection
A rock consisting of granular red garnet, light green smaragdite, and common hornblende; -- so called in reference to its beauty.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Element
noun · 78% connection
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Felsite
noun · 78% connection
A finegrained rock, flintlike in fracture, consisting essentially of orthoclase feldspar with occasional grains of quartz.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Flint glass
unknown · 78% connection
A soft, heavy, brilliant glass, consisting essentially of a silicate of lead and potassium. It is used for tableware, and for optical…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
Foliation
noun · 78% connection
The process of forming into a leaf or leaves.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: igneous, crystalline, structure, consisting, essentially.
