What's the difference between pegmatite and pegmatitic?

Pegmatite


Definition:

  • (n.) Graphic granite. See under Granite.
  • (n.) More generally, a coarse granite occurring as vein material in other rocks.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) A wide spectrum of heterotrophic and autotrophic microorganisms was detected in the zones of decomposition of spodumene and bed rocks, pegmatites and shales, in the spodumene deposit.

Pegmatitic


Definition:

  • (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, pegmatite; as, the pegmatic structure of certain rocks resembling graphic granite.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) A wide spectrum of heterotrophic and autotrophic microorganisms was detected in the zones of decomposition of spodumene and bed rocks, pegmatites and shales, in the spodumene deposit.

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