Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Orthogneiss

👉 The term "orthogneiss" is a geological term that refers to a specific type of quartz crystal. Orthogneiss crystals are typically found in the rocks of the world's most diverse geologic regions, including continental and subcontinental crusts, metamorphic rocks, and igneous rocks. They can be either crystalline or amorphous, depending on their composition and structure.

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