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= Mindat Description =
Igneous rock in which the framework of the rock consists of crystals that are too small to determine mineralogy with the unaided eye.
= Geoscience Ontology Description =
= Geoscience Ontology Description =
Igneous rock in which the framework of the rock consists of crystals that are too small to determine mineralogy with the unaided eye; framework may include up to 50 percent glass. A significant percentage of the rock by volume may be phenocrysts. Includes rocks that are generally called volcanic rocks.
Igneous rock in which the framework of the rock consists of crystals that are too small to determine mineralogy with the unaided eye; framework may include up to 50 percent glass. A significant percentage of the rock by volume may be phenocrysts. Includes rocks that are generally called volcanic rocks.


Need to make decision as to whether devitrified glass should be considered glass or microcrystalline framework for purposes of categorization
Need to make decision as to whether devitrified glass should be considered glass or microcrystalline framework for purposes of categorization

Latest revision as of 15:25, 24 October 2023

Geoscience Ontology Description

Igneous rock in which the framework of the rock consists of crystals that are too small to determine mineralogy with the unaided eye; framework may include up to 50 percent glass. A significant percentage of the rock by volume may be phenocrysts. Includes rocks that are generally called volcanic rocks.

Need to make decision as to whether devitrified glass should be considered glass or microcrystalline framework for purposes of categorization