Macle

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:59:40

Ma"cle (?), n. [L. macula a spot: cf. F. macle. Cf. Mackle, Mascle.] Min. (a)

Chiastolite; -- so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross section. See Chiastolite.

(b)

A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance.

(c)

A twin crystal.

 

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