Exsolved

/ɛkˈsɑlvd/ adjective, verb

Definition

Having separated out from a solid solution; describing a mineral that has undergone exsolution.

Etymology

Past participle of 'exsolve,' describing the completed state of separation in minerals.

Kelly Says

An exsolved mineral is like a friendship that ended—the two crystal phases were together until conditions changed, and now they're visibly separated and can never really mix back!

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