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Record 1 2011-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

Said of a crystal that is shaped like a needle.

Key term(s)
  • needle shaped
  • needlelike

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Se dit d'une substance qui cristallise en fines aiguilles.

CONT

Les pyroxénites sont marquées par des textures spinifex à grains aciculaires de clinopyroxènes.

PHR

Célestine, minéral aciculaire.

Key term(s)
  • en forme d'aiguille

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Con forma de aguja.

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