porphyritic in a sentence
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Definition
Porphyritic refers to a texture in igneous rocks characterized by the presence of large crystals (phenocrysts) embedded in a finer-grained matrix.
Crossword clues for porphyritic
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "porphyritic".
- Rock texture with large crystals in finer matrix.
- Igneous rock featuring prominent phenocrysts.
- Describes a type of textured volcanic rock.
- Rock type with contrasting crystal sizes.
- Geological term for uneven crystal distribution.
Porphyritic sentence examples
- The volcanic rock was identified as porphyritic due to its large crystals embedded in a finer-grained matrix.
- Geologists often study porphyritic textures to understand the cooling history of igneous rocks.
- The porphyritic granite featured striking pink feldspar crystals that contrasted beautifully with the darker minerals.
- During the field trip, we collected several samples of porphyritic basalt from the nearby lava flows.
- The porphyritic nature of the stone made it a popular choice for decorative purposes in architecture.