Macle

[mækl]

Definition

(n.) Chiastolite; -- so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross section. See Chiastolite.

(n.) A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance.

(n.) A twin crystal.

Editor: Monica

Definition

n. a kind of twin crystal: a kind of cross-stone or hollow-spar called also Chiastolite having the axis and angles of its crystals coloured differently from the rest.—adj. Mac′led spotted.

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