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xenocryst [′zēn·ə‚krist] (crystallography) A crystal in igneous rock that resembles a phenocryst and is foreign to the enclosing body of rock. Also known as chadacryst. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1999, Crust-mantle coupling; evidence from mantle-derived xenocrystic garnets, in Gurney, J. The report concludes that the abundant high chromite contents of the xenocrystic chromites suggests that the Karmel kimberlites have sampled diamondiferous peridotite mantle. |
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