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Macrocryst
Title
Macrocryst
Subject
A relatively large crystal, usually occurring within an igneous rock. Unlike the term phenocryst, it does not imply a petrogenetic link between the crystal and the surrounding magma.
Description
Compare with phenocryst.
Collection
Citation
“Macrocryst,” 1A Collections, accessed April 9, 2024, https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/show/221.