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symplectic
Said of a rock texture produced by the intimate intergrowth of two different minerals; sometimes the term is restricted to such textures of secondary origin. One of the minerals may assume a vermicular habit. Also, said of a rock exhibiting such texture, or of the intergrowth itself; i.e., symplectite. Also spelled: symplektic; symplectitic; symplektitic. Compare: dactylitic
- Part of Speech: adjective
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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