accessory mineral
Look at other dictionaries:
accessory mineral — Mineral constituents of a rock occurring in very small amounts [16] … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
accessory mineral — any mineral in an igneous rock not essential to the naming of the rock. When it is present in small amounts, as is common, it is called a minor accessory. If the amount is greater or is of special significance, the mineral is called a… … Universalium
accessory mineral — … Useful english dictionary
Mineral accesorio — El apatito suele ser un mineral accesorio en rocas ígneas. Un mineral accesorio es un mineral presente en rocas ígneas que no afecta a la clasificación de dichas rocas.[1] … Wikipedia Español
accessory — I. noun also accessary (plural ries) Date: 15th century 1. a. a person not actually or constructively present but contributing as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense called also accessory before the fact b. a person who… … New Collegiate Dictionary
primary mineral — ▪ mineral classification in an igneous rock, any mineral that formed during the original solidification (crystallization) of the rock. Primary minerals include both the essential minerals used to assign a classification name to the rock and … Universalium
Mineral — For other uses, see Mineral (disambiguation). An assortment of minerals. A mineral is a naturally occurring … Wikipedia
accessory — accessorily, adv. accessoriness, n. /ak ses euh ree/, n., pl. accessories, adj. n. 1. a subordinate or supplementary part, object, or the like, used mainly for convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc., as a spotlight on an automobile or a lens… … Universalium
accessory — ac•ces•so•ry [[t]ækˈsɛs ə ri[/t]] n. pl. ries, adj. 1) a subordinate or supplementary part or object that adds to convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc 2) clo an article of dress, as gloves or earrings, that completes or enhances one s basic… … From formal English to slang
oxide mineral — Any naturally occurring inorganic compound with a structure based on close packed oxygen atoms in which smaller, positively charged metal or other ions occur. Oxide minerals are common in all rock types, whether igneous, sedimentary, or… … Universalium
