pegmatite

/ˈpɛɡmətaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of igneous rock formed from the slow cooling of magma, typically containing large crystals of feldspar, quartz, and other minerals.

“The geologist studied the pegmatite deposits in the mountain range to understand their geological history.”

Synonyms

  • crystalline rock
  • igneous rock

Antonyms

  • metamorphic rock
  • sedimentary rock