miarolitic

/maɪəˈrɒlɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a type of quartz crystal formation, typically found in pegmatites or hydrothermal veins, characterized by a mixture of milky quartz and purple, pink, or red tourmaline.

“The geologist studied the miarolitic quartz crystals that formed in the ancient volcanic rock.”

Synonyms

  • hydrothermal
  • pegmatitic

Antonyms

  • selenitic