Difference between revisions of "Euhedral"
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| − | A crystal is called '''euhedral''' if it | + | A crystal is called '''euhedral''' if it is bounded by sharp, easily recognised faces. The opposite term is '''anhedral'''. An intermediate texture with some faces well formed is termed '''subhedral'''. |
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Automorphe (Fr). Idiomorph (Ge). Идиоморфизм (Ru). 自形 (Ja). Euhédrico (Sp).
A crystal is called euhedral if it is bounded by sharp, easily recognised faces. The opposite term is anhedral. An intermediate texture with some faces well formed is termed subhedral.