Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Pegmatoid

👉 In geology, a pegmatite is a type of mineral that contains small crystals (pegmatites) embedded within larger crystals (glomerulites). These smaller crystals are typically inclusions or fragments of minerals and are often found in rocks. The presence of these small crystals in the rock can indicate the presence of minerals that are not easily seen or detected by other methods, such as X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The term "pegmatoid" is derived from the Latin word

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