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idioblast
A mineral constituent of a metamorphic rock formed by recrystallization and bounded by its own crystal faces. It is a type of crystalloblast. The term was originated by Becke in 1903. Compare: xenoblast
- Kalbos dalis: noun
- Pramonės šaka / sritis: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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