Eutaxitic

/juːtækˈsɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling eutaxite; describing volcanic rocks with well-ordered mineral arrangement.

Etymology

From eutaxite + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Describes the characteristic features of eutaxite rocks.

Kelly Says

Eutaxitic textures in rocks are basically volcanoes' fingerprints—they reveal whether the magma cooled quickly or leisurely, telling stories of ancient geological drama.

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