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sand crystal
A large euhedral or subhedral crystal (as of barite, gypsum, and esp. calcite) loaded with detrital-sand inclusions (up to 60%), developed by growth in an incompletely cemented sandstone during cementation.
- Szófaj: noun
- Ipar/Tárgykör: Mining
- Kategória: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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