Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a texture in which a mineral is enclosed in the host rock, in a way that preserves its original shape, often in a symmetrical or irregular manner.

“The geologist studied the poikilitic texture of the rock to understand its formation and composition.”

2. noun

A texture or structure characterized by the inclusion of minerals in a host rock, often in a symmetrical or irregular manner.

“The petrologist examined the poikilitic features of the rock under a microscope.”