Cryptocrystal

Translation of "cryptocrystal" into Russian

Noun

/ˌkrɪptəʊˈkrɪstl/

/ˌkrɪptoʊˈkrɪstl/

cryptocrystal

cryptocrystals pl

The geologist discovered a rare cryptocrystal in the cave.

Геолог обнаружил редкий криптокристалл в пещере.

Noun

/ˌkrɪptəʊˈkrɪstl/

/ˌkrɪptoʊˈkrɪstl/

A crystal so small that it can be observed only with a microscope.

A cryptocrystal can be identified only under high magnification.

Adjective

/ˌkrɪptəʊˈkrɪstl/

/ˌkrɪptoʊˈkrɪstl/

Relating to or consisting of cryptocrystals; having a texture composed of crystals too small to be seen with a light microscope.

The basalt displays a cryptocrystal matrix surrounding larger phenocrysts.