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MACLE
Etymology
Noun
macle (plural macles)
(mineral) Chiastolite; so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross-section.
(mineralogy) A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance.
(mineralogy) A twin crystal.
Anagrams
• Camel, Malec, calme, camel
Source: Wiktionary
Ma"cle, n. Etym: [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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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