Axiolitic

/ˌæksɪəˈlɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the properties of an axiolite; possessing axial crystalline characteristics.

Etymology

From 'axiolite' + '-ic' adjective suffix. This is a rare mineralogical term derived from the older noun 'axiolite.'

Kelly Says

As with many '-litic' mineralogical terms, this word is rarely used in modern geology since crystallographers now describe minerals by their actual chemical composition rather than observational shape terms.

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