- A
porphyroblast is a
large mineral crystal in a
metamorphic rock
which has
grown within the
finer grained matrix.
Porphyroblasts are
commonly euhedral...
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forms a re-entrant as it is
absorbed by the
growth of the
andalusite porphyroblast. The
cycle of growth-****ation-growth then
repeats itself, creating...
- off from
either side of the
porphyroblast within the
strain shadows.[citation needed]
During shearing, the
porphyroblast may rotate, to form a characteristic...
- A
poikiloblast is a
porphyroblast mineral with
small inclusions of the
previous rock in it. From the
texture (if any)
shown in the inclusion, the deformation...
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local influences. This is a
megascopic version of what may
occur around porphyroblasts. Often, fine
observation of
foliations on outcrop, hand
specimen and...
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characterized by co****,
irregular grains,
including some
larger grains (
porphyroblasts.)
Sandstone has been used
since prehistoric times for construction,...
-
metamorphic rock
characterized by an
abundance of
platy minerals. In this example, the rock has
prominent sillimanite porphyroblasts as
large as 3 cm (1.2 in)....
-
purple color Gr**** πορφύρα (porphúra),
Tyrian purple,
royal purple porphyroblast post-
denotes something as 'after (time)' or 'behind (space)' another...
- schistosity.
Though not a
defining characteristic,
schists very
often contain porphyroblasts (individual
crystals of
unusual size) of
distinctive minerals, such...
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phase of deformation—before
deformation porphyroclast—after
deformation porphyroblast.
Igneous textures include such
properties as
grain shape,
which varies...
