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Plagioclastic

Description:

Plagioclastic is an adjective that refers to the presence or characteristics of plagioclase, a type of feldspar mineral commonly found in igneous rocks. It signifies the occurrence of plagioclase in a particular context.

Sample sentences:

• The granitic rock exhibited a plagioclastic texture due to the abundance of plagioclase crystals.
• Geologists identified the rock sample as plagioclastic by performing mineralogical tests.
• The plagioclastic grains in the volcanic tuff were easily distinguishable under the microscope.

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