microlithic

Examples

• All

• Many volcanic rocks have a microlithic texture, making them difficult to study without special equipment.

• The basalt rock was described as microlithic due to its tiny, barely visible crystals.

• The geologist identified the microlithic structure of the rock sample.

• Microlithic textures can indicate a high degree of metamorphism.

• The geologist noted that the sediment was microlithic, featuring tiny mineral crystals that were only visible under a microscope.

• In the laboratory, the team studied the microlithic texture of the mineral sample, revealing its fine-crystalline structure.

• Observing the rock under high magnification, the researcher detected a distinct microlithic quality in its formation, composed of almost invisible crystals.

Synonyms

C

crystalline

vsmicrolithic

11 6.6

Made of many small solid parts that form regular shapes like salt or snow

narrows to very fine crystal texture more specific than mere crystals

F

fine-grained

vsmicrolithic

1 4.4

Contains very small, closely packed particles that make it feel smooth like fine sugar

focuses on extremely small mineral crystals more than surface smoothness

M

microcrystalline

vsmicrolithic

• Specialized

9.2

Made of tiny crystals you can only see with a microscope

is more focused on extreme small crystal texture rather than general size

S

small-grained

vsmicrolithic

4.0

Made of very small pieces like fine sand

emphasizes mineral crystal texture rather than general particle size

P

polycrystalline

vsmicrolithic

• Specialized

9.6

Made of many small crystals rather than a single crystal

describes texture of extremely small crystals not simply crystal count

How Fine

microlithic

• Specialized

9.9

fine-grained

1 4.4

coarse

26 3.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology