Macle

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Chiastolite; so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross-section.
  2. 2
    A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance.
  3. 3
    A twin crystal.

Synonyms

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chiastolitechiastolite

Etymology

Borrowed from French macle, which in turn derives either from Latin macula (from Italic) or from Latin mascula (from Germanic). See mascle for more.

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twin crystal

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