Holohyaline
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Description
A term applied to igneous rocks that have a glassy texture. Holohyaline rocks were generally cooled rapidly, which inhibits growth rate and nucleation of crystals. A few tiny crystals, called microlites, may be present.
Synonyms and Related Terms
holohialina (Port.)
Resources and Citations
- José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, Submitted information, 2009