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decussate texture

A microtexture in metamorphosed rocks, in which axes of contiguous crystals lie in diverse, crisscross directions that are not random but rather are part of a definite mechanical expedient for minimizing internal stress. It is most noticeable in rocks composed largely of minerals with a flaky or columnar habit.

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